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Add 42/18 and 1/64

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1/64

42/18 + 1/64 is 451/192.

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,
    42/18 = 42 × 32/18 × 32 = 1344/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/576 + 9/576 = 1344 + 9/576 = 1353/576
  5. 1353/576 simplified gives 451/192
  6. So, 42/18 + 1/64 = 451/192
    In mixed form: 267/192

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