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Add 4/80 and 18/64

4/80 + 18/64 is 53/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    4/80 = 4 × 4/80 × 4 = 16/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/320 + 90/320 = 16 + 90/320 = 106/320
  5. 106/320 simplified gives 53/160
  6. So, 4/80 + 18/64 = 53/160

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