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Add 36/72 and 10/64

36/72 + 10/64 is 21/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    36/72 = 36 × 8/72 × 8 = 288/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/576 + 90/576 = 288 + 90/576 = 378/576
  5. 378/576 simplified gives 21/32
  6. So, 36/72 + 10/64 = 21/32

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