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Add 35/42 and 25/64

35/42 + 25/64 is 235/192.

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  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,
    35/42 = 35 × 32/42 × 32 = 1120/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    25/64 = 25 × 21/64 × 21 = 525/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1344 + 525/1344 = 1120 + 525/1344 = 1645/1344
  5. 1645/1344 simplified gives 235/192
  6. So, 35/42 + 25/64 = 235/192
    In mixed form: 143/192

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