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Add 28/18 and 5/64

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 5/64

28/18 + 5/64 is 941/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    28/18 = 28 × 32/18 × 32 = 896/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/576 + 45/576 = 896 + 45/576 = 941/576
  5. So, 28/18 + 5/64 = 941/576
    In mixed form: 1365/576

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