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Add 35/70 and 90/64

1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 1 26/64

35/70 + 90/64 is 61/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    35/70 = 35 × 32/70 × 32 = 1120/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    90/64 = 90 × 35/64 × 35 = 3150/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/2240 + 3150/2240 = 1120 + 3150/2240 = 4270/2240
  5. 4270/2240 simplified gives 61/32
  6. So, 35/70 + 90/64 = 61/32
    In mixed form: 129/32

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