Add 64/20 and 30/90
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 30/90
64/20 + 30/90 is 53/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
64/20 = 64 × 9/20 × 9 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 60/180 = 576 + 60/180 = 636/180 - 636/180 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 64/20 + 30/90 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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