Add 14/64 and 42/54
14/64 + 42/54 is 287/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
14/64 = 14 × 27/64 × 27 = 378/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
42/54 = 42 × 32/54 × 32 = 1344/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1728 + 1344/1728 = 378 + 1344/1728 = 1722/1728 - 1722/1728 simplified gives 287/288
- So, 14/64 + 42/54 = 287/288
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