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Add 36/42 and 90/64

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 1 26/64

36/42 + 90/64 is 507/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   36/42 = 36 × 32/42 × 32 = 1152/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   90/64 = 90 × 21/64 × 21 = 1890/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/1344 + 1890/1344 = 1152 + 1890/1344 = 3042/1344
5. 3042/1344 simplified gives 507/224
6. So, 36/42 + 90/64 = 507/224
   In mixed form: 259/224

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