Add 5/64 and 84/90
5/64 + 84/90 is 971/960.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
84/90 = 84 × 32/90 × 32 = 2688/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2880 + 2688/2880 = 225 + 2688/2880 = 2913/2880 - 2913/2880 simplified gives 971/960
- So, 5/64 + 84/90 = 971/960
In mixed form: 111/960
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