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Add 8/64 and 6/63

8/64 + 6/63 is 37/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    8/64 = 8 × 63/64 × 63 = 504/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    6/63 = 6 × 64/63 × 64 = 384/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/4032 + 384/4032 = 504 + 384/4032 = 888/4032
  5. 888/4032 simplified gives 37/168
  6. So, 8/64 + 6/63 = 37/168

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