Add 70/6 and 42/64
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 42/64
70/6 + 42/64 is 1183/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
70/6 = 70 × 32/6 × 32 = 2240/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/192 + 126/192 = 2240 + 126/192 = 2366/192 - 2366/192 simplified gives 1183/96
- So, 70/6 + 42/64 = 1183/96
In mixed form: 1231/96
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