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Add 75/35 and 90/64

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1 26/64

75/35 + 90/64 is 795/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    75/35 = 75 × 64/35 × 64 = 4800/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    90/64 = 90 × 35/64 × 35 = 3150/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/2240 + 3150/2240 = 4800 + 3150/2240 = 7950/2240
  5. 7950/2240 simplified gives 795/224
  6. So, 75/35 + 90/64 = 795/224
    In mixed form: 3123/224

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