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Add 80/90 and 18/64

80/90 + 18/64 is 337/288.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    80/90 = 80 × 32/90 × 32 = 2560/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    18/64 = 18 × 45/64 × 45 = 810/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/2880 + 810/2880 = 2560 + 810/2880 = 3370/2880
  5. 3370/2880 simplified gives 337/288
  6. So, 80/90 + 18/64 = 337/288
    In mixed form: 149/288

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