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Add 90/20 and 18/64

1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 18/64

90/20 + 18/64 is 153/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    90/20 = 90 × 16/20 × 16 = 1440/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/320 + 90/320 = 1440 + 90/320 = 1530/320
  5. 1530/320 simplified gives 153/32
  6. So, 90/20 + 18/64 = 153/32
    In mixed form: 425/32

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