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Add 90/18 and 12/64

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 12/64

90/18 + 12/64 is 83/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    90/18 = 90 × 32/18 × 32 = 2880/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    12/64 = 12 × 9/64 × 9 = 108/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/576 + 108/576 = 2880 + 108/576 = 2988/576
  5. 2988/576 simplified gives 83/16
  6. So, 90/18 + 12/64 = 83/16
    In mixed form: 53/16

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