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Add 1/14 and 8/64

1/14 + 8/64 is 11/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    1/14 = 1 × 32/14 × 32 = 32/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    8/64 = 8 × 7/64 × 7 = 56/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/448 + 56/448 = 32 + 56/448 = 88/448
  5. 88/448 simplified gives 11/56
  6. So, 1/14 + 8/64 = 11/56

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