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Add 4/18 and 8/64

4/18 + 8/64 is 25/72.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 32/18 × 32 = 128/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/576 + 72/576 = 128 + 72/576 = 200/576
  5. 200/576 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 4/18 + 8/64 = 25/72

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