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Add 72/64 and 6/35

1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 6/35

72/64 + 6/35 is 363/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    72/64 = 72 × 35/64 × 35 = 2520/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    6/35 = 6 × 64/35 × 64 = 384/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/2240 + 384/2240 = 2520 + 384/2240 = 2904/2240
  5. 2904/2240 simplified gives 363/280
  6. So, 72/64 + 6/35 = 363/280
    In mixed form: 183/280

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