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What is 64/4 + 3/4?

What is 64/4 + 3/4?

Here's how you add

64
4
+
3
4

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

64 + 3 = 67

Answer:

67
4

Step 2

Now, do we need to simplify this fraction?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5...

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

There you have it! Here's the final answer to 64/4 + 3/4

64
4
+
3
4
=
67
4
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