Add 64/20 and 7/90
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 7/90
64/20 + 7/90 is 59/18.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 14/180 = 576 + 14/180 = 590/180 - 590/180 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 64/20 + 7/90 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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