Add 70/64 and 42/63
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 42/63
70/64 + 42/63 is 169/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
70/64 = 70 × 63/64 × 63 = 4410/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
42/63 = 42 × 64/63 × 64 = 2688/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/4032 + 2688/4032 = 4410 + 2688/4032 = 7098/4032 - 7098/4032 simplified gives 169/96
- So, 70/64 + 42/63 = 169/96
In mixed form: 173/96
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