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Add 36/64 and 30/28

1st number: 36/64, 2nd number: 1 2/28

36/64 + 30/28 is 183/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 28 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 28 × 16 = 448,
    30/28 = 30 × 16/28 × 16 = 480/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/448 + 480/448 = 252 + 480/448 = 732/448
  5. 732/448 simplified gives 183/112
  6. So, 36/64 + 30/28 = 183/112
    In mixed form: 171/112

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