Add 48/64 and 18/90
48/64 + 18/90 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
48/64 = 48 × 45/64 × 45 = 2160/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
18/90 = 18 × 32/90 × 32 = 576/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2880 + 576/2880 = 2160 + 576/2880 = 2736/2880 - 2736/2880 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 48/64 + 18/90 = 19/20
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