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Add 90/6 and 60/64

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 60/64

90/6 + 60/64 is 255/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    90/6 = 90 × 32/6 × 32 = 2880/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/192 + 180/192 = 2880 + 180/192 = 3060/192
  5. 3060/192 simplified gives 255/16
  6. So, 90/6 + 60/64 = 255/16
    In mixed form: 1515/16

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