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Add 64/4 and 70/90

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 70/90

64/4 + 70/90 is 151/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    64/4 = 64 × 45/4 × 45 = 2880/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/180 + 140/180 = 2880 + 140/180 = 3020/180
  5. 3020/180 simplified gives 151/9
  6. So, 64/4 + 70/90 = 151/9
    In mixed form: 167/9

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