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Add 84/7 and 5/64

1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 5/64

84/7 + 5/64 is 773/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    84/7 = 84 × 64/7 × 64 = 5376/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5376/448 + 35/448 = 5376 + 35/448 = 5411/448
  5. 5411/448 simplified gives 773/64
  6. So, 84/7 + 5/64 = 773/64
    In mixed form: 125/64

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