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Add 12/64 and 9/10

12/64 + 9/10 is 87/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    9/10 = 9 × 32/10 × 32 = 288/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/320 + 288/320 = 60 + 288/320 = 348/320
  5. 348/320 simplified gives 87/80
  6. So, 12/64 + 9/10 = 87/80
    In mixed form: 17/80

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