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Add 5/2 and 18/64

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

5/2 + 18/64 is 89/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    5/2 = 5 × 32/2 × 32 = 160/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/64 + 18/64 = 160 + 18/64 = 178/64
  5. 178/64 simplified gives 89/32
  6. So, 5/2 + 18/64 = 89/32
    In mixed form: 225/32

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