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Add 48/18 and 20/64

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 20/64

48/18 + 20/64 is 143/48.

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,
    48/18 = 48 × 32/18 × 32 = 1536/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/576 + 180/576 = 1536 + 180/576 = 1716/576
  5. 1716/576 simplified gives 143/48
  6. So, 48/18 + 20/64 = 143/48
    In mixed form: 247/48

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