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Add 98/64 and 45/75

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 45/75

98/64 + 45/75 is 341/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    98/64 = 98 × 75/64 × 75 = 7350/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    45/75 = 45 × 64/75 × 64 = 2880/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/4800 + 2880/4800 = 7350 + 2880/4800 = 10230/4800
  5. 10230/4800 simplified gives 341/160
  6. So, 98/64 + 45/75 = 341/160
    In mixed form: 221/160

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