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What is 64/4 + 1/4?

What is 64/4 + 1/4?

This is how we add

64
4
+
1
4

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

64 + 1 = 65

That gives us an answer of

65
4

Step 2

Can 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...

No good. 5 is larger than 4. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 64/4 + 1/4

64
4
+
1
4
=
65
4
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