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Add 9/18 and 9/64

9/18 + 9/64 is 41/64.

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,
    9/18 = 9 × 32/18 × 32 = 288/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/576 + 81/576 = 288 + 81/576 = 369/576
  5. 369/576 simplified gives 41/64
  6. So, 9/18 + 9/64 = 41/64

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