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Add 90/15 and 30/64

1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 30/64

90/15 + 30/64 is 207/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    90/15 = 90 × 64/15 × 64 = 5760/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5760/960 + 450/960 = 5760 + 450/960 = 6210/960
  5. 6210/960 simplified gives 207/32
  6. So, 90/15 + 30/64 = 207/32
    In mixed form: 615/32

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