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Add 70/18 and 12/64

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 12/64

70/18 + 12/64 is 587/144.

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,
    70/18 = 70 × 32/18 × 32 = 2240/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    12/64 = 12 × 9/64 × 9 = 108/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/576 + 108/576 = 2240 + 108/576 = 2348/576
  5. 2348/576 simplified gives 587/144
  6. So, 70/18 + 12/64 = 587/144
    In mixed form: 411/144

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