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Add 70/64 and 80/90

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 80/90

70/64 + 80/90 is 571/288.

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,
    70/64 = 70 × 45/64 × 45 = 3150/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    80/90 = 80 × 32/90 × 32 = 2560/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2880 + 2560/2880 = 3150 + 2560/2880 = 5710/2880
  5. 5710/2880 simplified gives 571/288
  6. So, 70/64 + 80/90 = 571/288
    In mixed form: 1283/288

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