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Add 42/14 and 1/64

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1/64

42/14 + 1/64 is 193/64.

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,
    42/14 = 42 × 32/14 × 32 = 1344/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    1/64 = 1 × 7/64 × 7 = 7/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/448 + 7/448 = 1344 + 7/448 = 1351/448
  5. 1351/448 simplified gives 193/64
  6. So, 42/14 + 1/64 = 193/64
    In mixed form: 31/64

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