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Add 35/18 and 72/64

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 8/64

35/18 + 72/64 is 221/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    35/18 = 35 × 32/18 × 32 = 1120/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    72/64 = 72 × 9/64 × 9 = 648/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/576 + 648/576 = 1120 + 648/576 = 1768/576
  5. 1768/576 simplified gives 221/72
  6. So, 35/18 + 72/64 = 221/72
    In mixed form: 35/72

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