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Add 36/3 and 90/64

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 1 26/64

36/3 + 90/64 is 429/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    36/3 = 36 × 64/3 × 64 = 2304/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/192 + 270/192 = 2304 + 270/192 = 2574/192
  5. 2574/192 simplified gives 429/32
  6. So, 36/3 + 90/64 = 429/32
    In mixed form: 1313/32

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