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Add 70/9 and 18/64

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 18/64

70/9 + 18/64 is 2321/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    70/9 = 70 × 64/9 × 64 = 4480/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    18/64 = 18 × 9/64 × 9 = 162/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/576 + 162/576 = 4480 + 162/576 = 4642/576
  5. 4642/576 simplified gives 2321/288
  6. So, 70/9 + 18/64 = 2321/288
    In mixed form: 817/288

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