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Add 7/9 and 12/64

7/9 + 12/64 is 139/144.

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,
    7/9 = 7 × 64/9 × 64 = 448/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    12/64 = 12 × 9/64 × 9 = 108/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/576 + 108/576 = 448 + 108/576 = 556/576
  5. 556/576 simplified gives 139/144
  6. So, 7/9 + 12/64 = 139/144

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