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Add 56/64 and 25/72

56/64 + 25/72 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    56/64 = 56 × 9/64 × 9 = 504/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    25/72 = 25 × 8/72 × 8 = 200/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/576 + 200/576 = 504 + 200/576 = 704/576
  5. 704/576 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 56/64 + 25/72 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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