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Add 20/90 and 75/64

1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 1 11/64

20/90 + 75/64 is 803/576.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    20/90 = 20 × 32/90 × 32 = 640/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    75/64 = 75 × 45/64 × 45 = 3375/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/2880 + 3375/2880 = 640 + 3375/2880 = 4015/2880
  5. 4015/2880 simplified gives 803/576
  6. So, 20/90 + 75/64 = 803/576
    In mixed form: 1227/576

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