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Add 49/45 and 4/64

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 4/64

49/45 + 4/64 is 829/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    49/45 = 49 × 64/45 × 64 = 3136/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    4/64 = 4 × 45/64 × 45 = 180/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/2880 + 180/2880 = 3136 + 180/2880 = 3316/2880
  5. 3316/2880 simplified gives 829/720
  6. So, 49/45 + 4/64 = 829/720
    In mixed form: 1109/720

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