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Add 90/64 and 6/84

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 6/84

90/64 + 6/84 is 331/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    90/64 = 90 × 21/64 × 21 = 1890/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    6/84 = 6 × 16/84 × 16 = 96/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1344 + 96/1344 = 1890 + 96/1344 = 1986/1344
  5. 1986/1344 simplified gives 331/224
  6. So, 90/64 + 6/84 = 331/224
    In mixed form: 1107/224

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