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Add 18/16 and 42/64

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 42/64

18/16 + 42/64 is 57/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
    18/16 = 18 × 4/16 × 4 = 72/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/64 + 42/64 = 72 + 42/64 = 114/64
  5. 114/64 simplified gives 57/32
  6. So, 18/16 + 42/64 = 57/32
    In mixed form: 125/32

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