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Add 2/72 and 9/64

2/72 + 9/64 is 97/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    2/72 = 2 × 8/72 × 8 = 16/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/576 + 81/576 = 16 + 81/576 = 97/576
  5. So, 2/72 + 9/64 = 97/576

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