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Add 10/42 and 28/64

10/42 + 28/64 is 227/336.

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,
    10/42 = 10 × 32/42 × 32 = 320/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    28/64 = 28 × 21/64 × 21 = 588/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/1344 + 588/1344 = 320 + 588/1344 = 908/1344
  5. 908/1344 simplified gives 227/336
  6. So, 10/42 + 28/64 = 227/336

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