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Add 2/9 and 90/64

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 26/64

2/9 + 90/64 is 469/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    2/9 = 2 × 64/9 × 64 = 128/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    90/64 = 90 × 9/64 × 9 = 810/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/576 + 810/576 = 128 + 810/576 = 938/576
  5. 938/576 simplified gives 469/288
  6. So, 2/9 + 90/64 = 469/288
    In mixed form: 1181/288

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