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Add 42/64 and 8/75

42/64 + 8/75 is 1831/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    42/64 = 42 × 75/64 × 75 = 3150/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    8/75 = 8 × 64/75 × 64 = 512/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4800 + 512/4800 = 3150 + 512/4800 = 3662/4800
  5. 3662/4800 simplified gives 1831/2400
  6. So, 42/64 + 8/75 = 1831/2400

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