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Add 72/64 and 9/56

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 9/56

72/64 + 9/56 is 9/7.

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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,
   9/56 = 9 × 8/56 × 8 = 72/448
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/448 + 72/448 = 504 + 72/448 = 576/448
5. 576/448 simplified gives 9/7
6. So, 72/64 + 9/56 = 9/7
   In mixed form: 12/7

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