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Add 28/18 and 6/64

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 6/64

28/18 + 6/64 is 475/288.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    28/18 = 28 × 32/18 × 32 = 896/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/576 + 54/576 = 896 + 54/576 = 950/576
  5. 950/576 simplified gives 475/288
  6. So, 28/18 + 6/64 = 475/288
    In mixed form: 1187/288

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