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Add 36/64 and 7/90

36/64 + 7/90 is 461/720.

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,
    36/64 = 36 × 45/64 × 45 = 1620/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    7/90 = 7 × 32/90 × 32 = 224/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2880 + 224/2880 = 1620 + 224/2880 = 1844/2880
  5. 1844/2880 simplified gives 461/720
  6. So, 36/64 + 7/90 = 461/720

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