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Add 72/64 and 90/15

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 6 0/15

72/64 + 90/15 is 57/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   72/64 = 72 × 15/64 × 15 = 1080/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   90/15 = 90 × 64/15 × 64 = 5760/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/960 + 5760/960 = 1080 + 5760/960 = 6840/960
5. 6840/960 simplified gives 57/8
6. So, 72/64 + 90/15 = 57/8
   In mixed form: 71/8

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