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Add 70/3 and 18/64

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 18/64

70/3 + 18/64 is 2267/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    70/3 = 70 × 64/3 × 64 = 4480/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/192 + 54/192 = 4480 + 54/192 = 4534/192
  5. 4534/192 simplified gives 2267/96
  6. So, 70/3 + 18/64 = 2267/96
    In mixed form: 2359/96

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