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Add 45/64 and 20/14

1st number: 45/64, 2nd number: 1 6/14

45/64 + 20/14 is 955/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    20/14 = 20 × 32/14 × 32 = 640/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/448 + 640/448 = 315 + 640/448 = 955/448
  5. So, 45/64 + 20/14 = 955/448
    In mixed form: 259/448

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