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Add 40/9 and 48/64

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 48/64

40/9 + 48/64 is 187/36.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 64/9 × 64 = 2560/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    48/64 = 48 × 9/64 × 9 = 432/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/576 + 432/576 = 2560 + 432/576 = 2992/576
  5. 2992/576 simplified gives 187/36
  6. So, 40/9 + 48/64 = 187/36
    In mixed form: 57/36

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