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Add 48/64 and 3/18

48/64 + 3/18 is 11/12.

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,
    48/64 = 48 × 9/64 × 9 = 432/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    3/18 = 3 × 32/18 × 32 = 96/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/576 + 96/576 = 432 + 96/576 = 528/576
  5. 528/576 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 48/64 + 3/18 = 11/12

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