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Add 36/64 and 15/56

36/64 + 15/56 is 93/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 56 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    36/64 = 36 × 7/64 × 7 = 252/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    15/56 = 15 × 8/56 × 8 = 120/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/448 + 120/448 = 252 + 120/448 = 372/448
  5. 372/448 simplified gives 93/112
  6. So, 36/64 + 15/56 = 93/112

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