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Add 5/64 and 6/36

5/64 + 6/36 is 47/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 36 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    6/36 = 6 × 16/36 × 16 = 96/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/576 + 96/576 = 45 + 96/576 = 141/576
  5. 141/576 simplified gives 47/192
  6. So, 5/64 + 6/36 = 47/192

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