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Add 4/9 and 6/64

4/9 + 6/64 is 155/288.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 64/9 × 64 = 256/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/576 + 54/576 = 256 + 54/576 = 310/576
  5. 310/576 simplified gives 155/288
  6. So, 4/9 + 6/64 = 155/288

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