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Add 10/12 and 18/64

10/12 + 18/64 is 107/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    10/12 = 10 × 16/12 × 16 = 160/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/192 + 54/192 = 160 + 54/192 = 214/192
  5. 214/192 simplified gives 107/96
  6. So, 10/12 + 18/64 = 107/96
    In mixed form: 111/96

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