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Add 72/64 and 3/56

1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 3/56

72/64 + 3/56 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 56 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    72/64 = 72 × 7/64 × 7 = 504/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    3/56 = 3 × 8/56 × 8 = 24/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/448 + 24/448 = 504 + 24/448 = 528/448
  5. 528/448 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 72/64 + 3/56 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

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