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Add 36/84 and 10/64

36/84 + 10/64 is 131/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    36/84 = 36 × 16/84 × 16 = 576/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    10/64 = 10 × 21/64 × 21 = 210/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1344 + 210/1344 = 576 + 210/1344 = 786/1344
  5. 786/1344 simplified gives 131/224
  6. So, 36/84 + 10/64 = 131/224

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