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Add 64/18 and 18/14

1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 1 4/14

64/18 + 18/14 is 305/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    64/18 = 64 × 7/18 × 7 = 448/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/126 + 162/126 = 448 + 162/126 = 610/126
  5. 610/126 simplified gives 305/63
  6. So, 64/18 + 18/14 = 305/63
    In mixed form: 453/63

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