What is 64/17 + 1/3?
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Step 1We still have different denominators (bottom numbers), though, so we need to get a common denominator. This will make the bottom numbers match. Multiply the denominators together first. Now, multiply each numerator by the other term's denominator. Now we multiply 64 by 3, and get 192, then we multiply 17 by 3 and get 51. Now for the second term. You multiply 1 by 17, and get 17, then multiply 17 by 3 and get 51. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 192 + 17 = 209 So what's the answer so far?
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... Nope. Try the next prime number, 19... Nope. Try the next prime number, 23... Nope. Try the next prime number, 29... Nope. Try the next prime number, 31... Nope. Try the next prime number, 37... Nope. Try the next prime number, 41... Nope. Try the next prime number, 43... Nope. Try the next prime number, 47... Nope. Try the next prime number, 53... No good. 53 is larger than 51. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 64/17 + 1/3
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