Add 90/64 and 49/70
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 49/70
90/64 + 49/70 is 337/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
90/64 = 90 × 35/64 × 35 = 3150/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
49/70 = 49 × 32/70 × 32 = 1568/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2240 + 1568/2240 = 3150 + 1568/2240 = 4718/2240 - 4718/2240 simplified gives 337/160
- So, 90/64 + 49/70 = 337/160
In mixed form: 217/160
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