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Add 14/56 and 9/64

14/56 + 9/64 is 25/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    14/56 = 14 × 8/56 × 8 = 112/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/448 + 63/448 = 112 + 63/448 = 175/448
  5. 175/448 simplified gives 25/64
  6. So, 14/56 + 9/64 = 25/64

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