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Add 84/64 and 25/54

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 25/54

84/64 + 25/54 is 767/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    84/64 = 84 × 27/64 × 27 = 2268/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    25/54 = 25 × 32/54 × 32 = 800/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/1728 + 800/1728 = 2268 + 800/1728 = 3068/1728
  5. 3068/1728 simplified gives 767/432
  6. So, 84/64 + 25/54 = 767/432
    In mixed form: 1335/432

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