Add 60/64 and 15/90
60/64 + 15/90 is 53/48.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 45/64 × 45 = 2700/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
15/90 = 15 × 32/90 × 32 = 480/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2880 + 480/2880 = 2700 + 480/2880 = 3180/2880 - 3180/2880 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 60/64 + 15/90 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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