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Add 10/16 and 18/64

10/16 + 18/64 is 29/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
    10/16 = 10 × 4/16 × 4 = 40/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/64 + 18/64 = 40 + 18/64 = 58/64
  5. 58/64 simplified gives 29/32
  6. So, 10/16 + 18/64 = 29/32

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