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Add 18/3 and 1/64

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1/64

18/3 + 1/64 is 385/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    18/3 = 18 × 64/3 × 64 = 1152/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/192 + 3/192 = 1152 + 3/192 = 1155/192
  5. 1155/192 simplified gives 385/64
  6. So, 18/3 + 1/64 = 385/64
    In mixed form: 61/64

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