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Add 2/64 and 90/70

1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 20/70

2/64 + 90/70 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    2/64 = 2 × 35/64 × 35 = 70/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    90/70 = 90 × 32/70 × 32 = 2880/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/2240 + 2880/2240 = 70 + 2880/2240 = 2950/2240
  5. 2950/2240 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 2/64 + 90/70 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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