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Add 42/21 and 1/64

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1/64

42/21 + 1/64 is 129/64.

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,
    42/21 = 42 × 64/21 × 64 = 2688/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    1/64 = 1 × 21/64 × 21 = 21/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1344 + 21/1344 = 2688 + 21/1344 = 2709/1344
  5. 2709/1344 simplified gives 129/64
  6. So, 42/21 + 1/64 = 129/64
    In mixed form: 21/64

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