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Add 9/12 and 18/64

9/12 + 18/64 is 33/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    9/12 = 9 × 16/12 × 16 = 144/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/192 + 54/192 = 144 + 54/192 = 198/192
  5. 198/192 simplified gives 33/32
  6. So, 9/12 + 18/64 = 33/32
    In mixed form: 11/32

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