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Add 18/64 and 25/28

18/64 + 25/28 is 263/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 28 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    25/28 = 25 × 16/28 × 16 = 400/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/448 + 400/448 = 126 + 400/448 = 526/448
  5. 526/448 simplified gives 263/224
  6. So, 18/64 + 25/28 = 263/224
    In mixed form: 139/224

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