Add 8/64 and 42/63
8/64 + 42/63 is 19/24.
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,
8/64 = 8 × 63/64 × 63 = 504/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
42/63 = 42 × 64/63 × 64 = 2688/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
504/4032 + 2688/4032 = 504 + 2688/4032 = 3192/4032 - 3192/4032 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 8/64 + 42/63 = 19/24
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