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Add 90/64 and 35/81

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 35/81

90/64 + 35/81 is 4765/2592.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 81 is 5184

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
    90/64 = 90 × 81/64 × 81 = 7290/5184
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
    35/81 = 35 × 64/81 × 64 = 2240/5184
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/5184 + 2240/5184 = 7290 + 2240/5184 = 9530/5184
  5. 9530/5184 simplified gives 4765/2592
  6. So, 90/64 + 35/81 = 4765/2592
    In mixed form: 12173/2592

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