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128 LearnersLast updated on December 15, 2025

If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in the field of vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 64/49.
The square root is the inverse of the square of the number.
64/49 is a rational number and is a perfect square.
The square root of 64/49 can be expressed in both radical and exponential form.
In the radical form, it is expressed as √(64/49), whereas (64/49)(1/2) in the exponential form.
√(64/49) = 8/7, which is a rational number because it can be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
The prime factorization method can be used for perfect square numbers like 64/49.
However, for illustration, we can use both prime factorization and simplification methods.
Let's explore these methods:
The prime factorization involves expressing the numerator and denominator as products of prime numbers.
Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 64 and 49
64 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 26
49 = 7 x 7 = 72
Step 2: Find the square root of both the numerator and the denominator separately. √64 = √(2^6) = 2^3 = 8 √49 = √(7^2) = 7
Step 3: Combine the results √(64/49) = 8/7


The simplification method is straightforward for perfect square fractions.
Step 1: Split the square root of the fraction into the square roots of the numerator and the denominator. √(64/49) = √64 / √49
Step 2: Calculate the square roots individually. √64 = 8 √49 = 7
Step 3: Divide the results √(64/49) = 8/7
Students might make mistakes while finding the square root, such as not simplifying correctly or misunderstanding the properties of square roots.
Let's explore some common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as โ(81/16)?
The area of the square is 25.5625 square units.
The area of the square = side^2. The side length is given as √(81/16).
Area of the square = √(81/16) x √(81/16) = (9/4) x (9/4) = 81/16 = 25.5625
Therefore, the area of the square box is 25.5625 square units.
A square-shaped building measuring 64/49 square meters is built; if each of the sides is โ(64/49), what will be the square meters of half of the building?
32/49 square meters
We can just divide the given area by 2 as the building is square-shaped.
Dividing 64/49 by 2 = (64/49) / 2 = 32/49
So half of the building measures 32/49 square meters.
Calculate โ(64/49) x 5.
5.7142857
The first step is to find the square root of 64/49, which is 8/7.
The second step is to multiply 8/7 by 5.
So (8/7) x 5 = 40/7 = 5.7142857
What will be the square root of (49/64 + 15/64)?
The square root is 0.875
To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (49/64 + 15/64). 49/64 + 15/64 = 64/64 = 1, and then √1 = 1.
Therefore, the square root of (49/64 + 15/64) is 1.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length โlโ is โ(81/16) units and the width โwโ is 3 units.
We find the perimeter of the rectangle as 13.5 units.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width)
Perimeter = 2 × (√(81/16) + 3) = 2 × (9/4 + 3) = 2 × (2.25 + 3) = 2 × 5.25 = 10.5 units.

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