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Add 5/54 and 7/64

5/54 + 7/64 is 349/1728.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    5/54 = 5 × 32/54 × 32 = 160/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    7/64 = 7 × 27/64 × 27 = 189/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1728 + 189/1728 = 160 + 189/1728 = 349/1728
  5. So, 5/54 + 7/64 = 349/1728

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