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Add 64/25 and 70/90

1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 70/90

64/25 + 70/90 is 751/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    64/25 = 64 × 18/25 × 18 = 1152/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/450 + 350/450 = 1152 + 350/450 = 1502/450
  5. 1502/450 simplified gives 751/225
  6. So, 64/25 + 70/90 = 751/225
    In mixed form: 376/225

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