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Add 2/75 and 90/64

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 26/64

2/75 + 90/64 is 3439/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    2/75 = 2 × 64/75 × 64 = 128/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    90/64 = 90 × 75/64 × 75 = 6750/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/4800 + 6750/4800 = 128 + 6750/4800 = 6878/4800
  5. 6878/4800 simplified gives 3439/2400
  6. So, 2/75 + 90/64 = 3439/2400
    In mixed form: 11039/2400

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