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Add 72/14 and 36/64

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 36/64

72/14 + 36/64 is 639/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    72/14 = 72 × 32/14 × 32 = 2304/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    36/64 = 36 × 7/64 × 7 = 252/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/448 + 252/448 = 2304 + 252/448 = 2556/448
  5. 2556/448 simplified gives 639/112
  6. So, 72/14 + 36/64 = 639/112
    In mixed form: 579/112

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