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Add 56/3 and 9/64

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 9/64

56/3 + 9/64 is 3611/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    56/3 = 56 × 64/3 × 64 = 3584/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/192 + 27/192 = 3584 + 27/192 = 3611/192
  5. So, 56/3 + 9/64 = 3611/192
    In mixed form: 18155/192

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