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Add 80/40 and 18/64

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 18/64

80/40 + 18/64 is 73/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    80/40 = 80 × 8/40 × 8 = 640/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/320 + 90/320 = 640 + 90/320 = 730/320
  5. 730/320 simplified gives 73/32
  6. So, 80/40 + 18/64 = 73/32
    In mixed form: 29/32

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