Add 84/64 and 42/63
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 42/63
84/64 + 42/63 is 95/48.
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,
84/64 = 84 × 63/64 × 63 = 5292/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
42/63 = 42 × 64/63 × 64 = 2688/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/4032 + 2688/4032 = 5292 + 2688/4032 = 7980/4032 - 7980/4032 simplified gives 95/48
- So, 84/64 + 42/63 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48
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