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Add 75/40 and 64/90

1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 64/90

75/40 + 64/90 is 931/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    64/90 = 64 × 4/90 × 4 = 256/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/360 + 256/360 = 675 + 256/360 = 931/360
  5. So, 75/40 + 64/90 = 931/360
    In mixed form: 2211/360

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