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Add 25/42 and 14/64

25/42 + 14/64 is 547/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    25/42 = 25 × 32/42 × 32 = 800/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1344 + 294/1344 = 800 + 294/1344 = 1094/1344
  5. 1094/1344 simplified gives 547/672
  6. So, 25/42 + 14/64 = 547/672

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