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Add 72/18 and 4/64

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 4/64

72/18 + 4/64 is 65/16.

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,
    72/18 = 72 × 32/18 × 32 = 2304/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/576 + 36/576 = 2304 + 36/576 = 2340/576
  5. 2340/576 simplified gives 65/16
  6. So, 72/18 + 4/64 = 65/16
    In mixed form: 41/16

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