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Add 3/64 and 36/9

1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 4 0/9

3/64 + 36/9 is 259/64.

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,
    3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    36/9 = 36 × 64/9 × 64 = 2304/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/576 + 2304/576 = 27 + 2304/576 = 2331/576
  5. 2331/576 simplified gives 259/64
  6. So, 3/64 + 36/9 = 259/64
    In mixed form: 43/64

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