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Add 9/5 and 54/64

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 54/64

9/5 + 54/64 is 423/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    9/5 = 9 × 64/5 × 64 = 576/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    54/64 = 54 × 5/64 × 5 = 270/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/320 + 270/320 = 576 + 270/320 = 846/320
  5. 846/320 simplified gives 423/160
  6. So, 9/5 + 54/64 = 423/160
    In mixed form: 2103/160

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