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Add 1/64 and 3/36

1/64 + 3/36 is 19/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 36 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    3/36 = 3 × 16/36 × 16 = 48/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/576 + 48/576 = 9 + 48/576 = 57/576
  5. 57/576 simplified gives 19/192
  6. So, 1/64 + 3/36 = 19/192

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