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Add 1/18 and 30/64

1/18 + 30/64 is 151/288.

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,
    1/18 = 1 × 32/18 × 32 = 32/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/576 + 270/576 = 32 + 270/576 = 302/576
  5. 302/576 simplified gives 151/288
  6. So, 1/18 + 30/64 = 151/288

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