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Add 72/4 and 56/64

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 56/64

72/4 + 56/64 is 151/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   72/4 = 72 × 16/4 × 16 = 1152/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   56/64 = 56 × 1/64 × 1 = 56/64
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/64 + 56/64 = 1152 + 56/64 = 1208/64
5. 1208/64 simplified gives 151/8
6. So, 72/4 + 56/64 = 151/8
   In mixed form: 187/8

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