Add 8/42 and 1/64
8/42 + 1/64 is 277/1344.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 32/42 × 32 = 256/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
1/64 = 1 × 21/64 × 21 = 21/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1344 + 21/1344 = 256 + 21/1344 = 277/1344 - So, 8/42 + 1/64 = 277/1344
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