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Add 42/64 and 49/54

42/64 + 49/54 is 1351/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    42/64 = 42 × 27/64 × 27 = 1134/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    49/54 = 49 × 32/54 × 32 = 1568/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1728 + 1568/1728 = 1134 + 1568/1728 = 2702/1728
  5. 2702/1728 simplified gives 1351/864
  6. So, 42/64 + 49/54 = 1351/864
    In mixed form: 1487/864

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