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Add 5/18 and 14/64

5/18 + 14/64 is 143/288.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    14/64 = 14 × 9/64 × 9 = 126/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/576 + 126/576 = 160 + 126/576 = 286/576
  5. 286/576 simplified gives 143/288
  6. So, 5/18 + 14/64 = 143/288

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