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Add 30/90 and 90/64

1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 1 26/64

30/90 + 90/64 is 167/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    30/90 = 30 × 32/90 × 32 = 960/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    90/64 = 90 × 45/64 × 45 = 4050/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2880 + 4050/2880 = 960 + 4050/2880 = 5010/2880
  5. 5010/2880 simplified gives 167/96
  6. So, 30/90 + 90/64 = 167/96
    In mixed form: 171/96

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