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Add 7/70 and 90/64

1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 26/64

7/70 + 90/64 is 241/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    7/70 = 7 × 32/70 × 32 = 224/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    90/64 = 90 × 35/64 × 35 = 3150/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/2240 + 3150/2240 = 224 + 3150/2240 = 3374/2240
  5. 3374/2240 simplified gives 241/160
  6. So, 7/70 + 90/64 = 241/160
    In mixed form: 181/160

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