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Add 3/14 and 28/64

3/14 + 28/64 is 73/112.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 32/14 × 32 = 96/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    28/64 = 28 × 7/64 × 7 = 196/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/448 + 196/448 = 96 + 196/448 = 292/448
  5. 292/448 simplified gives 73/112
  6. So, 3/14 + 28/64 = 73/112

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