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Add 72/64 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 35/50

72/64 + 35/50 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   72/64 = 72 × 25/64 × 25 = 1800/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   35/50 = 35 × 32/50 × 32 = 1120/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1600 + 1120/1600 = 1800 + 1120/1600 = 2920/1600
5. 2920/1600 simplified gives 73/40
6. So, 72/64 + 35/50 = 73/40
   In mixed form: 133/40

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