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Add 90/64 and 10/8

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 1 2/8

90/64 + 10/8 is 85/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 8 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    90/64 = 90 × 1/64 × 1 = 90/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    10/8 = 10 × 8/8 × 8 = 80/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/64 + 80/64 = 90 + 80/64 = 170/64
  5. 170/64 simplified gives 85/32
  6. So, 90/64 + 10/8 = 85/32
    In mixed form: 221/32

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