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Add 64/4 and 28/72

1^st number: 16 0/4, 2^nd number: 28/72

64/4 + 28/72 is 295/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   64/4 = 64 × 18/4 × 18 = 1152/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/72 + 28/72 = 1152 + 28/72 = 1180/72
5. 1180/72 simplified gives 295/18
6. So, 64/4 + 28/72 = 295/18
   In mixed form: 167/18

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