Add 90/64 and 48/60
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 48/60
90/64 + 48/60 is 353/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
90/64 = 90 × 15/64 × 15 = 1350/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
48/60 = 48 × 16/60 × 16 = 768/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/960 + 768/960 = 1350 + 768/960 = 2118/960 - 2118/960 simplified gives 353/160
- So, 90/64 + 48/60 = 353/160
In mixed form: 233/160
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