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Add 35/21 and 5/64

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 5/64

35/21 + 5/64 is 335/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    35/21 = 35 × 64/21 × 64 = 2240/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    5/64 = 5 × 21/64 × 21 = 105/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1344 + 105/1344 = 2240 + 105/1344 = 2345/1344
  5. 2345/1344 simplified gives 335/192
  6. So, 35/21 + 5/64 = 335/192
    In mixed form: 1143/192

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