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Add 35/64 and 60/72

35/64 + 60/72 is 265/192.

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,
    35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    60/72 = 60 × 8/72 × 8 = 480/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/576 + 480/576 = 315 + 480/576 = 795/576
  5. 795/576 simplified gives 265/192
  6. So, 35/64 + 60/72 = 265/192
    In mixed form: 173/192

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