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Add 2/63 and 90/64

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

2/63 + 90/64 is 2899/2016.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    2/63 = 2 × 64/63 × 64 = 128/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    90/64 = 90 × 63/64 × 63 = 5670/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/4032 + 5670/4032 = 128 + 5670/4032 = 5798/4032
  5. 5798/4032 simplified gives 2899/2016
  6. So, 2/63 + 90/64 = 2899/2016
    In mixed form: 1883/2016

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