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Add 90/64 and 45/10

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 4 5/10

90/64 + 45/10 is 189/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 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 10 × 32 = 320,
    45/10 = 45 × 32/10 × 32 = 1440/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/320 + 1440/320 = 450 + 1440/320 = 1890/320
  5. 1890/320 simplified gives 189/32
  6. So, 90/64 + 45/10 = 189/32
    In mixed form: 529/32

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