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Add 1/64 and 21/18

1st number: 1/64, 2nd number: 1 3/18

1/64 + 21/18 is 227/192.

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,
    1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    21/18 = 21 × 32/18 × 32 = 672/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/576 + 672/576 = 9 + 672/576 = 681/576
  5. 681/576 simplified gives 227/192
  6. So, 1/64 + 21/18 = 227/192
    In mixed form: 135/192

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