Add 2/45 and 90/64
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 26/64
2/45 + 90/64 is 2089/1440.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
2/45 = 2 × 64/45 × 64 = 128/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
90/64 = 90 × 45/64 × 45 = 4050/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
128/2880 + 4050/2880 = 128 + 4050/2880 = 4178/2880 - 4178/2880 simplified gives 2089/1440
- So, 2/45 + 90/64 = 2089/1440
In mixed form: 1649/1440
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