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Add 63/49 and 2/64

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/64

63/49 + 2/64 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    63/49 = 63 × 64/49 × 64 = 4032/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    2/64 = 2 × 49/64 × 49 = 98/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/3136 + 98/3136 = 4032 + 98/3136 = 4130/3136
  5. 4130/3136 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 63/49 + 2/64 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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