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Add 14/28 and 45/64

14/28 + 45/64 is 77/64.

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,
    14/28 = 14 × 16/28 × 16 = 224/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/448 + 315/448 = 224 + 315/448 = 539/448
  5. 539/448 simplified gives 77/64
  6. So, 14/28 + 45/64 = 77/64
    In mixed form: 113/64

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