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Add 5/64 and 21/7

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 3 0/7

5/64 + 21/7 is 197/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    21/7 = 21 × 64/7 × 64 = 1344/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/448 + 1344/448 = 35 + 1344/448 = 1379/448
  5. 1379/448 simplified gives 197/64
  6. So, 5/64 + 21/7 = 197/64
    In mixed form: 35/64

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