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Add 64/90 and 90/60

1st number: 64/90, 2nd number: 1 30/60

64/90 + 90/60 is 199/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    64/90 = 64 × 2/90 × 2 = 128/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/180 + 270/180 = 128 + 270/180 = 398/180
  5. 398/180 simplified gives 199/90
  6. So, 64/90 + 90/60 = 199/90
    In mixed form: 219/90

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