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Add 40/18 and 36/64

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 36/64

40/18 + 36/64 is 401/144.

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,
    40/18 = 40 × 32/18 × 32 = 1280/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    36/64 = 36 × 9/64 × 9 = 324/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/576 + 324/576 = 1280 + 324/576 = 1604/576
  5. 1604/576 simplified gives 401/144
  6. So, 40/18 + 36/64 = 401/144
    In mixed form: 2113/144

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