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Add 56/3 and 21/64

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 21/64

56/3 + 21/64 is 3647/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    56/3 = 56 × 64/3 × 64 = 3584/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/192 + 63/192 = 3584 + 63/192 = 3647/192
  5. So, 56/3 + 21/64 = 3647/192
    In mixed form: 18191/192

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