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Add 15/64 and 5/90

15/64 + 5/90 is 167/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    15/64 = 15 × 45/64 × 45 = 675/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    5/90 = 5 × 32/90 × 32 = 160/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/2880 + 160/2880 = 675 + 160/2880 = 835/2880
  5. 835/2880 simplified gives 167/576
  6. So, 15/64 + 5/90 = 167/576

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