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Add 5/64 and 90/24

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 3 18/24

5/64 + 90/24 is 245/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    90/24 = 90 × 8/24 × 8 = 720/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/192 + 720/192 = 15 + 720/192 = 735/192
  5. 735/192 simplified gives 245/64
  6. So, 5/64 + 90/24 = 245/64
    In mixed form: 353/64

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