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Add 45/64 and 15/18

45/64 + 15/18 is 295/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 18 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    45/64 = 45 × 9/64 × 9 = 405/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/576 + 480/576 = 405 + 480/576 = 885/576
  5. 885/576 simplified gives 295/192
  6. So, 45/64 + 15/18 = 295/192
    In mixed form: 1103/192

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