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Add 7/84 and 4/64

7/84 + 4/64 is 7/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    7/84 = 7 × 16/84 × 16 = 112/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    4/64 = 4 × 21/64 × 21 = 84/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1344 + 84/1344 = 112 + 84/1344 = 196/1344
  5. 196/1344 simplified gives 7/48
  6. So, 7/84 + 4/64 = 7/48

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