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Add 30/64 and 40/18

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 2 4/18

30/64 + 40/18 is 775/288.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    40/18 = 40 × 32/18 × 32 = 1280/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/576 + 1280/576 = 270 + 1280/576 = 1550/576
  5. 1550/576 simplified gives 775/288
  6. So, 30/64 + 40/18 = 775/288
    In mixed form: 2199/288

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