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Add 45/25 and 9/64

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 9/64

45/25 + 9/64 is 621/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    45/25 = 45 × 64/25 × 64 = 2880/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    9/64 = 9 × 25/64 × 25 = 225/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/1600 + 225/1600 = 2880 + 225/1600 = 3105/1600
  5. 3105/1600 simplified gives 621/320
  6. So, 45/25 + 9/64 = 621/320
    In mixed form: 1301/320

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