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Add 18/36 and 50/64

18/36 + 50/64 is 41/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    18/36 = 18 × 16/36 × 16 = 288/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/576 + 450/576 = 288 + 450/576 = 738/576
  5. 738/576 simplified gives 41/32
  6. So, 18/36 + 50/64 = 41/32
    In mixed form: 19/32

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