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Add 45/18 and 42/64

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 42/64

45/18 + 42/64 is 101/32.

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,
    45/18 = 45 × 32/18 × 32 = 1440/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/576 + 378/576 = 1440 + 378/576 = 1818/576
  5. 1818/576 simplified gives 101/32
  6. So, 45/18 + 42/64 = 101/32
    In mixed form: 35/32

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