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Add 10/45 and 90/64

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 1 26/64

10/45 + 90/64 is 469/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    10/45 = 10 × 64/45 × 64 = 640/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    90/64 = 90 × 45/64 × 45 = 4050/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/2880 + 4050/2880 = 640 + 4050/2880 = 4690/2880
  5. 4690/2880 simplified gives 469/288
  6. So, 10/45 + 90/64 = 469/288
    In mixed form: 1181/288

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