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Add 60/90 and 50/64

60/90 + 50/64 is 139/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    60/90 = 60 × 32/90 × 32 = 1920/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    50/64 = 50 × 45/64 × 45 = 2250/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2880 + 2250/2880 = 1920 + 2250/2880 = 4170/2880
  5. 4170/2880 simplified gives 139/96
  6. So, 60/90 + 50/64 = 139/96
    In mixed form: 143/96

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