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Add 1/24 and 90/64

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 26/64

1/24 + 90/64 is 139/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    1/24 = 1 × 8/24 × 8 = 8/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/192 + 270/192 = 8 + 270/192 = 278/192
  5. 278/192 simplified gives 139/96
  6. So, 1/24 + 90/64 = 139/96
    In mixed form: 143/96

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