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Add 12/64 and 6/18

12/64 + 6/18 is 25/48.

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,
    12/64 = 12 × 9/64 × 9 = 108/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    6/18 = 6 × 32/18 × 32 = 192/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/576 + 192/576 = 108 + 192/576 = 300/576
  5. 300/576 simplified gives 25/48
  6. So, 12/64 + 6/18 = 25/48

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