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Add 1/7 and 6/64

1/7 + 6/64 is 53/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/448 + 42/448 = 64 + 42/448 = 106/448
  5. 106/448 simplified gives 53/224
  6. So, 1/7 + 6/64 = 53/224

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