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Add 90/64 and 3/20

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 3/20

90/64 + 3/20 is 249/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    3/20 = 3 × 16/20 × 16 = 48/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/320 + 48/320 = 450 + 48/320 = 498/320
  5. 498/320 simplified gives 249/160
  6. So, 90/64 + 3/20 = 249/160
    In mixed form: 189/160

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