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Add 72/28 and 4/64

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 4/64

72/28 + 4/64 is 295/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   72/28 = 72 × 16/28 × 16 = 1152/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   4/64 = 4 × 7/64 × 7 = 28/448
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/448 + 28/448 = 1152 + 28/448 = 1180/448
5. 1180/448 simplified gives 295/112
6. So, 72/28 + 4/64 = 295/112
   In mixed form: 271/112

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