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Add 6/18 and 63/64

6/18 + 63/64 is 253/192.

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,
    6/18 = 6 × 32/18 × 32 = 192/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    63/64 = 63 × 9/64 × 9 = 567/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/576 + 567/576 = 192 + 567/576 = 759/576
  5. 759/576 simplified gives 253/192
  6. So, 6/18 + 63/64 = 253/192
    In mixed form: 161/192

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