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Add 12/10 and 64/18

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

12/10 + 64/18 is 214/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    64/18 = 64 × 5/18 × 5 = 320/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/90 + 320/90 = 108 + 320/90 = 428/90
  5. 428/90 simplified gives 214/45
  6. So, 12/10 + 64/18 = 214/45
    In mixed form: 434/45

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