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Add 2/36 and 9/64

2/36 + 9/64 is 113/576.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 16/36 × 16 = 32/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/576 + 81/576 = 32 + 81/576 = 113/576
  5. So, 2/36 + 9/64 = 113/576

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