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Add 30/64 and 5/90

30/64 + 5/90 is 151/288.

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,
    30/64 = 30 × 45/64 × 45 = 1350/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    5/90 = 5 × 32/90 × 32 = 160/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2880 + 160/2880 = 1350 + 160/2880 = 1510/2880
  5. 1510/2880 simplified gives 151/288
  6. So, 30/64 + 5/90 = 151/288

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