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Add 4/42 and 8/64

4/42 + 8/64 is 37/168.

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,
    4/42 = 4 × 32/42 × 32 = 128/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    8/64 = 8 × 21/64 × 21 = 168/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/1344 + 168/1344 = 128 + 168/1344 = 296/1344
  5. 296/1344 simplified gives 37/168
  6. So, 4/42 + 8/64 = 37/168

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