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Add 18/64 and 45/50

18/64 + 45/50 is 189/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    18/64 = 18 × 25/64 × 25 = 450/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    45/50 = 45 × 32/50 × 32 = 1440/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1600 + 1440/1600 = 450 + 1440/1600 = 1890/1600
  5. 1890/1600 simplified gives 189/160
  6. So, 18/64 + 45/50 = 189/160
    In mixed form: 129/160

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