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Add 42/64 and 18/84

42/64 + 18/84 is 195/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    42/64 = 42 × 21/64 × 21 = 882/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    18/84 = 18 × 16/84 × 16 = 288/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1344 + 288/1344 = 882 + 288/1344 = 1170/1344
  5. 1170/1344 simplified gives 195/224
  6. So, 42/64 + 18/84 = 195/224

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