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Add 36/27 and 90/64

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 1 26/64

36/27 + 90/64 is 263/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    36/27 = 36 × 64/27 × 64 = 2304/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    90/64 = 90 × 27/64 × 27 = 2430/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/1728 + 2430/1728 = 2304 + 2430/1728 = 4734/1728
  5. 4734/1728 simplified gives 263/96
  6. So, 36/27 + 90/64 = 263/96
    In mixed form: 271/96

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