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Add 18/64 and 14/8

1st number: 18/64, 2nd number: 1 6/8

18/64 + 14/8 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 8 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    14/8 = 14 × 8/8 × 8 = 112/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/64 + 112/64 = 18 + 112/64 = 130/64
  5. 130/64 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 18/64 + 14/8 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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