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Add 21/14 and 3/64

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 3/64

21/14 + 3/64 is 99/64.

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,
    21/14 = 21 × 32/14 × 32 = 672/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/448 + 21/448 = 672 + 21/448 = 693/448
  5. 693/448 simplified gives 99/64
  6. So, 21/14 + 3/64 = 99/64
    In mixed form: 135/64

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