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Add 18/14 and 2/64

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 2/64

18/14 + 2/64 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    18/14 = 18 × 32/14 × 32 = 576/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/448 + 14/448 = 576 + 14/448 = 590/448
  5. 590/448 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 18/14 + 2/64 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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