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Add 49/9 and 4/64

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 4/64

49/9 + 4/64 is 793/144.

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,
    49/9 = 49 × 64/9 × 64 = 3136/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/576 + 36/576 = 3136 + 36/576 = 3172/576
  5. 3172/576 simplified gives 793/144
  6. So, 49/9 + 4/64 = 793/144
    In mixed form: 573/144

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