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Add 18/70 and 2/64

18/70 + 2/64 is 323/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    18/70 = 18 × 32/70 × 32 = 576/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    2/64 = 2 × 35/64 × 35 = 70/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/2240 + 70/2240 = 576 + 70/2240 = 646/2240
  5. 646/2240 simplified gives 323/1120
  6. So, 18/70 + 2/64 = 323/1120

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