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Add 80/64 and 60/90

1st number: 1 16/64, 2nd number: 60/90

80/64 + 60/90 is 23/12.

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,
    80/64 = 80 × 45/64 × 45 = 3600/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    60/90 = 60 × 32/90 × 32 = 1920/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/2880 + 1920/2880 = 3600 + 1920/2880 = 5520/2880
  5. 5520/2880 simplified gives 23/12
  6. So, 80/64 + 60/90 = 23/12
    In mixed form: 111/12

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