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Add 1/28 and 28/64

1/28 + 28/64 is 53/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    1/28 = 1 × 16/28 × 16 = 16/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    28/64 = 28 × 7/64 × 7 = 196/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/448 + 196/448 = 16 + 196/448 = 212/448
  5. 212/448 simplified gives 53/112
  6. So, 1/28 + 28/64 = 53/112

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