Add 64/8 and 28/36, Solve 8 0/8 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 64/8 and 28/36

1^st number: 8 0/8, 2^nd number: 28/36

64/8 + 28/36 is 79/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
64/8 = 64 × 9/8 × 9 = 576/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72
Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 56/72 = 576 + 56/72 = 632/72
632/72 simplified gives 79/9
So, 64/8 + 28/36 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9

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