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Add 1/42 and 60/64

1/42 + 60/64 is 323/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    1/42 = 1 × 32/42 × 32 = 32/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1344 + 1260/1344 = 32 + 1260/1344 = 1292/1344
  5. 1292/1344 simplified gives 323/336
  6. So, 1/42 + 60/64 = 323/336

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