Add 80/90 and 90/64
1st number: 80/90, 2nd number: 1 26/64
80/90 + 90/64 is 661/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
80/90 = 80 × 32/90 × 32 = 2560/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
90/64 = 90 × 45/64 × 45 = 4050/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/2880 + 4050/2880 = 2560 + 4050/2880 = 6610/2880 - 6610/2880 simplified gives 661/288
- So, 80/90 + 90/64 = 661/288
In mixed form: 285/288
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