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Add 9/64 and 45/40

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

9/64 + 45/40 is 81/64.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   45/40 = 45 × 8/40 × 8 = 360/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/320 + 360/320 = 45 + 360/320 = 405/320
5. 405/320 simplified gives 81/64
6. So, 9/64 + 45/40 = 81/64
   In mixed form: 117/64

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