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Add 7/36 and 4/64

7/36 + 4/64 is 37/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    7/36 = 7 × 16/36 × 16 = 112/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/576 + 36/576 = 112 + 36/576 = 148/576
  5. 148/576 simplified gives 37/144
  6. So, 7/36 + 4/64 = 37/144

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