Add 8/42 and 28/64
8/42 + 28/64 is 211/336.
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,
28/64 = 28 × 21/64 × 21 = 588/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1344 + 588/1344 = 256 + 588/1344 = 844/1344 - 844/1344 simplified gives 211/336
- So, 8/42 + 28/64 = 211/336
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