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Add 4/64 and 5/9

4/64 + 5/9 is 89/144.

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,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/576 + 320/576 = 36 + 320/576 = 356/576
  5. 356/576 simplified gives 89/144
  6. So, 4/64 + 5/9 = 89/144

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