Add 64/4 and 15/90
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 15/90
64/4 + 15/90 is 97/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
64/4 = 64 × 45/4 × 45 = 2880/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/180 + 30/180 = 2880 + 30/180 = 2910/180 - 2910/180 simplified gives 97/6
- So, 64/4 + 15/90 = 97/6
In mixed form: 161/6
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