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Add 6/64 and 8/9

6/64 + 8/9 is 283/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    8/9 = 8 × 64/9 × 64 = 512/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/576 + 512/576 = 54 + 512/576 = 566/576
  5. 566/576 simplified gives 283/288
  6. So, 6/64 + 8/9 = 283/288

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