Add 84/64 and 75/90
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 75/90
84/64 + 75/90 is 103/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
84/64 = 84 × 45/64 × 45 = 3780/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
75/90 = 75 × 32/90 × 32 = 2400/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/2880 + 2400/2880 = 3780 + 2400/2880 = 6180/2880 - 6180/2880 simplified gives 103/48
- So, 84/64 + 75/90 = 103/48
In mixed form: 27/48
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