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Add 90/24 and 15/64

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 15/64

90/24 + 15/64 is 255/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    90/24 = 90 × 8/24 × 8 = 720/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/192 + 45/192 = 720 + 45/192 = 765/192
  5. 765/192 simplified gives 255/64
  6. So, 90/24 + 15/64 = 255/64
    In mixed form: 363/64

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