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Add 72/90 and 10/64

72/90 + 10/64 is 153/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    72/90 = 72 × 32/90 × 32 = 2304/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    10/64 = 10 × 45/64 × 45 = 450/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2880 + 450/2880 = 2304 + 450/2880 = 2754/2880
  5. 2754/2880 simplified gives 153/160
  6. So, 72/90 + 10/64 = 153/160

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