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Add 8/64 and 30/18

1st number: 8/64, 2nd number: 1 12/18

8/64 + 30/18 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 18 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    30/18 = 30 × 32/18 × 32 = 960/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/576 + 960/576 = 72 + 960/576 = 1032/576
  5. 1032/576 simplified gives 43/24
  6. So, 8/64 + 30/18 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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