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Add 42/64 and 42/8

1^st number: 42/64, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

42/64 + 42/8 is 189/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 8 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   42/8 = 42 × 8/8 × 8 = 336/64
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/64 + 336/64 = 42 + 336/64 = 378/64
5. 378/64 simplified gives 189/32
6. So, 42/64 + 42/8 = 189/32
   In mixed form: 529/32

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