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Add 10/36 and 6/64

10/36 + 6/64 is 107/288.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    10/36 = 10 × 16/36 × 16 = 160/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/576 + 54/576 = 160 + 54/576 = 214/576
  5. 214/576 simplified gives 107/288
  6. So, 10/36 + 6/64 = 107/288

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