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Add 3/7 and 72/64

1st number: 3/7, 2nd number: 1 8/64

3/7 + 72/64 is 87/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    3/7 = 3 × 64/7 × 64 = 192/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    72/64 = 72 × 7/64 × 7 = 504/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/448 + 504/448 = 192 + 504/448 = 696/448
  5. 696/448 simplified gives 87/56
  6. So, 3/7 + 72/64 = 87/56
    In mixed form: 131/56

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