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Add 49/42 and 1/64

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 1/64

49/42 + 1/64 is 227/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    49/42 = 49 × 32/42 × 32 = 1568/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    1/64 = 1 × 21/64 × 21 = 21/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1344 + 21/1344 = 1568 + 21/1344 = 1589/1344
  5. 1589/1344 simplified gives 227/192
  6. So, 49/42 + 1/64 = 227/192
    In mixed form: 135/192

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