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Add 1/64 and 72/45

1st number: 1/64, 2nd number: 1 27/45

1/64 + 72/45 is 517/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    1/64 = 1 × 45/64 × 45 = 45/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    72/45 = 72 × 64/45 × 64 = 4608/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/2880 + 4608/2880 = 45 + 4608/2880 = 4653/2880
  5. 4653/2880 simplified gives 517/320
  6. So, 1/64 + 72/45 = 517/320
    In mixed form: 1197/320

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