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Add 64/4 and 14/6

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 2 2/6

64/4 + 14/6 is 55/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    64/4 = 64 × 3/4 × 3 = 192/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/12 + 28/12 = 192 + 28/12 = 220/12
  5. 220/12 simplified gives 55/3
  6. So, 64/4 + 14/6 = 55/3
    In mixed form: 181/3

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