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Add 12/64 and 28/42

12/64 + 28/42 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    12/64 = 12 × 21/64 × 21 = 252/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    28/42 = 28 × 32/42 × 32 = 896/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1344 + 896/1344 = 252 + 896/1344 = 1148/1344
  5. 1148/1344 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 12/64 + 28/42 = 41/48

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