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Add 98/9 and 20/64

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 20/64

98/9 + 20/64 is 1613/144.

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,
    98/9 = 98 × 64/9 × 64 = 6272/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6272/576 + 180/576 = 6272 + 180/576 = 6452/576
  5. 6452/576 simplified gives 1613/144
  6. So, 98/9 + 20/64 = 1613/144
    In mixed form: 1129/144

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