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Add 84/2 and 6/64

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 6/64

84/2 + 6/64 is 1347/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    84/2 = 84 × 32/2 × 32 = 2688/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    6/64 = 6 × 1/64 × 1 = 6/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/64 + 6/64 = 2688 + 6/64 = 2694/64
  5. 2694/64 simplified gives 1347/32
  6. So, 84/2 + 6/64 = 1347/32
    In mixed form: 423/32

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