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Add 84/64 and 8/75

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 8/75

84/64 + 8/75 is 1703/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    84/64 = 84 × 75/64 × 75 = 6300/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    8/75 = 8 × 64/75 × 64 = 512/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/4800 + 512/4800 = 6300 + 512/4800 = 6812/4800
  5. 6812/4800 simplified gives 1703/1200
  6. So, 84/64 + 8/75 = 1703/1200
    In mixed form: 1503/1200

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