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Add 3/42 and 2/64

3/42 + 2/64 is 23/224.

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,
    3/42 = 3 × 32/42 × 32 = 96/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    2/64 = 2 × 21/64 × 21 = 42/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/1344 + 42/1344 = 96 + 42/1344 = 138/1344
  5. 138/1344 simplified gives 23/224
  6. So, 3/42 + 2/64 = 23/224

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