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Add 18/54 and 30/64

18/54 + 30/64 is 77/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    18/54 = 18 × 32/54 × 32 = 576/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    30/64 = 30 × 27/64 × 27 = 810/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1728 + 810/1728 = 576 + 810/1728 = 1386/1728
  5. 1386/1728 simplified gives 77/96
  6. So, 18/54 + 30/64 = 77/96

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