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Add 42/5 and 90/64

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 26/64

42/5 + 90/64 is 1569/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    42/5 = 42 × 64/5 × 64 = 2688/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/320 + 450/320 = 2688 + 450/320 = 3138/320
  5. 3138/320 simplified gives 1569/160
  6. So, 42/5 + 90/64 = 1569/160
    In mixed form: 9129/160

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