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Add 49/42 and 9/64

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 9/64

49/42 + 9/64 is 251/192.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   49/42 = 49 × 32/42 × 32 = 1568/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   9/64 = 9 × 21/64 × 21 = 189/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/1344 + 189/1344 = 1568 + 189/1344 = 1757/1344
5. 1757/1344 simplified gives 251/192
6. So, 49/42 + 9/64 = 251/192
   In mixed form: 159/192

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