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Add 18/4 and 42/64

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 42/64

18/4 + 42/64 is 165/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    18/4 = 18 × 16/4 × 16 = 288/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/64 + 42/64 = 288 + 42/64 = 330/64
  5. 330/64 simplified gives 165/32
  6. So, 18/4 + 42/64 = 165/32
    In mixed form: 55/32

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