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Add 48/18 and 8/64

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 8/64

48/18 + 8/64 is 67/24.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/576 + 72/576 = 1536 + 72/576 = 1608/576
  5. 1608/576 simplified gives 67/24
  6. So, 48/18 + 8/64 = 67/24
    In mixed form: 219/24

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