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Add 5/63 and 90/64

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 26/64

5/63 + 90/64 is 2995/2016.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    90/64 = 90 × 63/64 × 63 = 5670/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/4032 + 5670/4032 = 320 + 5670/4032 = 5990/4032
  5. 5990/4032 simplified gives 2995/2016
  6. So, 5/63 + 90/64 = 2995/2016
    In mixed form: 1979/2016

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