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Add 72/36 and 50/64

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 50/64

72/36 + 50/64 is 89/32.

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,
   72/36 = 72 × 16/36 × 16 = 1152/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/576 + 450/576 = 1152 + 450/576 = 1602/576
5. 1602/576 simplified gives 89/32
6. So, 72/36 + 50/64 = 89/32
   In mixed form: 225/32

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