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Add 90/64 and 5/63

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 5/63

90/64 + 5/63 is 2995/2016.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    90/64 = 90 × 63/64 × 63 = 5670/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/4032 + 320/4032 = 5670 + 320/4032 = 5990/4032
  5. 5990/4032 simplified gives 2995/2016
  6. So, 90/64 + 5/63 = 2995/2016
    In mixed form: 1979/2016

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