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Add 6/64 and 9/49

6/64 + 9/49 is 435/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    6/64 = 6 × 49/64 × 49 = 294/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    9/49 = 9 × 64/49 × 64 = 576/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/3136 + 576/3136 = 294 + 576/3136 = 870/3136
  5. 870/3136 simplified gives 435/1568
  6. So, 6/64 + 9/49 = 435/1568

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