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Add 14/64 and 84/54

1st number: 14/64, 2nd number: 1 30/54

14/64 + 84/54 is 511/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    14/64 = 14 × 27/64 × 27 = 378/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    84/54 = 84 × 32/54 × 32 = 2688/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/1728 + 2688/1728 = 378 + 2688/1728 = 3066/1728
  5. 3066/1728 simplified gives 511/288
  6. So, 14/64 + 84/54 = 511/288
    In mixed form: 1223/288

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