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Add 64/8 and 42/18

1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 2 6/18

64/8 + 42/18 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    64/8 = 64 × 9/8 × 9 = 576/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/72 + 168/72 = 576 + 168/72 = 744/72
  5. 744/72 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 64/8 + 42/18 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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