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Add 9/42 and 18/64

9/42 + 18/64 is 111/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    9/42 = 9 × 32/42 × 32 = 288/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    18/64 = 18 × 21/64 × 21 = 378/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1344 + 378/1344 = 288 + 378/1344 = 666/1344
  5. 666/1344 simplified gives 111/224
  6. So, 9/42 + 18/64 = 111/224

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