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Add 10/64 and 21/18

1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 1 3/18

10/64 + 21/18 is 127/96.

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,
    10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    21/18 = 21 × 32/18 × 32 = 672/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/576 + 672/576 = 90 + 672/576 = 762/576
  5. 762/576 simplified gives 127/96
  6. So, 10/64 + 21/18 = 127/96
    In mixed form: 131/96

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