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Add 49/9 and 40/64

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 40/64

49/9 + 40/64 is 437/72.

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,
    40/64 = 40 × 9/64 × 9 = 360/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/576 + 360/576 = 3136 + 360/576 = 3496/576
  5. 3496/576 simplified gives 437/72
  6. So, 49/9 + 40/64 = 437/72
    In mixed form: 65/72

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