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Add 10/84 and 6/64

10/84 + 6/64 is 143/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    10/84 = 10 × 16/84 × 16 = 160/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    6/64 = 6 × 21/64 × 21 = 126/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1344 + 126/1344 = 160 + 126/1344 = 286/1344
  5. 286/1344 simplified gives 143/672
  6. So, 10/84 + 6/64 = 143/672

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