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Add 5/64 and 2/90

5/64 + 2/90 is 289/2880.

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,
    5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    2/90 = 2 × 32/90 × 32 = 64/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2880 + 64/2880 = 225 + 64/2880 = 289/2880
  5. So, 5/64 + 2/90 = 289/2880

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