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Add 5/7 and 8/64

5/7 + 8/64 is 47/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    5/7 = 5 × 64/7 × 64 = 320/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    8/64 = 8 × 7/64 × 7 = 56/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/448 + 56/448 = 320 + 56/448 = 376/448
  5. 376/448 simplified gives 47/56
  6. So, 5/7 + 8/64 = 47/56

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