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Add 18/64 and 49/40

1^st number: 18/64, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

18/64 + 49/40 is 241/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   49/40 = 49 × 8/40 × 8 = 392/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/320 + 392/320 = 90 + 392/320 = 482/320
5. 482/320 simplified gives 241/160
6. So, 18/64 + 49/40 = 241/160
   In mixed form: 181/160

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