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Add 18/64 and 6/84

18/64 + 6/84 is 79/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    18/64 = 18 × 21/64 × 21 = 378/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    6/84 = 6 × 16/84 × 16 = 96/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/1344 + 96/1344 = 378 + 96/1344 = 474/1344
  5. 474/1344 simplified gives 79/224
  6. So, 18/64 + 6/84 = 79/224

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