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Add 36/64 and 6/28

36/64 + 6/28 is 87/112.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 16/28 × 16 = 96/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/448 + 96/448 = 252 + 96/448 = 348/448
  5. 348/448 simplified gives 87/112
  6. So, 36/64 + 6/28 = 87/112

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