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Add 14/42 and 7/64

14/42 + 7/64 is 85/192.

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,
    14/42 = 14 × 32/42 × 32 = 448/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    7/64 = 7 × 21/64 × 21 = 147/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1344 + 147/1344 = 448 + 147/1344 = 595/1344
  5. 595/1344 simplified gives 85/192
  6. So, 14/42 + 7/64 = 85/192

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