Add 72/42 and 4/64
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 4/64
72/42 + 4/64 is 199/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
72/42 = 72 × 32/42 × 32 = 2304/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
4/64 = 4 × 21/64 × 21 = 84/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1344 + 84/1344 = 2304 + 84/1344 = 2388/1344 - 2388/1344 simplified gives 199/112
- So, 72/42 + 4/64 = 199/112
In mixed form: 187/112
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