Add 10/64 and 42/9, Solve 10/64 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 10/64 and 42/9

1^st number: 10/64, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

10/64 + 42/9 is 463/96.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
42/9 = 42 × 64/9 × 64 = 2688/576
Add the two like fractions:
90/576 + 2688/576 = 90 + 2688/576 = 2778/576
2778/576 simplified gives 463/96
So, 10/64 + 42/9 = 463/96
In mixed form: 479/96

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