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Add 2/64 and 1/54

2/64 + 1/54 is 43/864.

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,
    2/64 = 2 × 27/64 × 27 = 54/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    1/54 = 1 × 32/54 × 32 = 32/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/1728 + 32/1728 = 54 + 32/1728 = 86/1728
  5. 86/1728 simplified gives 43/864
  6. So, 2/64 + 1/54 = 43/864

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