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Add 35/18 and 48/64

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 48/64

35/18 + 48/64 is 97/36.

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,
    35/18 = 35 × 32/18 × 32 = 1120/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    48/64 = 48 × 9/64 × 9 = 432/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/576 + 432/576 = 1120 + 432/576 = 1552/576
  5. 1552/576 simplified gives 97/36
  6. So, 35/18 + 48/64 = 97/36
    In mixed form: 225/36

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