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Add 64/18 and 30/54

1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 30/54

64/18 + 30/54 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    64/18 = 64 × 3/18 × 3 = 192/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/54 + 30/54 = 192 + 30/54 = 222/54
  5. 222/54 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 64/18 + 30/54 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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