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Add 9/49 and 2/64

9/49 + 2/64 is 337/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    9/49 = 9 × 64/49 × 64 = 576/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    2/64 = 2 × 49/64 × 49 = 98/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/3136 + 98/3136 = 576 + 98/3136 = 674/3136
  5. 674/3136 simplified gives 337/1568
  6. So, 9/49 + 2/64 = 337/1568

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