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Add 2/64 and 8/18

2/64 + 8/18 is 137/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 18 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    8/18 = 8 × 32/18 × 32 = 256/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/576 + 256/576 = 18 + 256/576 = 274/576
  5. 274/576 simplified gives 137/288
  6. So, 2/64 + 8/18 = 137/288

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