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Add 25/64 and 10/72

25/64 + 10/72 is 305/576.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    25/64 = 25 × 9/64 × 9 = 225/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    10/72 = 10 × 8/72 × 8 = 80/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/576 + 80/576 = 225 + 80/576 = 305/576
  5. So, 25/64 + 10/72 = 305/576

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