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Add 5/49 and 4/64

5/49 + 4/64 is 129/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    5/49 = 5 × 64/49 × 64 = 320/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    4/64 = 4 × 49/64 × 49 = 196/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/3136 + 196/3136 = 320 + 196/3136 = 516/3136
  5. 516/3136 simplified gives 129/784
  6. So, 5/49 + 4/64 = 129/784

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