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Add 3/9 and 6/64

3/9 + 6/64 is 41/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    3/9 = 3 × 64/9 × 64 = 192/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/576 + 54/576 = 192 + 54/576 = 246/576
  5. 246/576 simplified gives 41/96
  6. So, 3/9 + 6/64 = 41/96

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