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Add 45/7 and 18/64

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 18/64

45/7 + 18/64 is 1503/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    45/7 = 45 × 64/7 × 64 = 2880/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/448 + 126/448 = 2880 + 126/448 = 3006/448
  5. 3006/448 simplified gives 1503/224
  6. So, 45/7 + 18/64 = 1503/224
    In mixed form: 6159/224

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