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Add 2/64 and 42/56

2/64 + 42/56 is 25/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    42/56 = 42 × 8/56 × 8 = 336/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/448 + 336/448 = 14 + 336/448 = 350/448
  5. 350/448 simplified gives 25/32
  6. So, 2/64 + 42/56 = 25/32

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