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Add 84/90 and 15/64

84/90 + 15/64 is 1121/960.

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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,
    84/90 = 84 × 32/90 × 32 = 2688/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    15/64 = 15 × 45/64 × 45 = 675/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2880 + 675/2880 = 2688 + 675/2880 = 3363/2880
  5. 3363/2880 simplified gives 1121/960
  6. So, 84/90 + 15/64 = 1121/960
    In mixed form: 1161/960

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