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Add 3/49 and 90/64

1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 26/64

3/49 + 90/64 is 2301/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    3/49 = 3 × 64/49 × 64 = 192/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    90/64 = 90 × 49/64 × 49 = 4410/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/3136 + 4410/3136 = 192 + 4410/3136 = 4602/3136
  5. 4602/3136 simplified gives 2301/1568
  6. So, 3/49 + 90/64 = 2301/1568
    In mixed form: 1733/1568

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