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Add 15/14 and 54/64

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

15/14 + 54/64 is 429/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    15/14 = 15 × 32/14 × 32 = 480/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/448 + 378/448 = 480 + 378/448 = 858/448
  5. 858/448 simplified gives 429/224
  6. So, 15/14 + 54/64 = 429/224
    In mixed form: 1205/224

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