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Add 10/28 and 18/64

10/28 + 18/64 is 143/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    10/28 = 10 × 16/28 × 16 = 160/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/448 + 126/448 = 160 + 126/448 = 286/448
  5. 286/448 simplified gives 143/224
  6. So, 10/28 + 18/64 = 143/224

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