Add 12/64 and 18/45
12/64 + 18/45 is 47/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
12/64 = 12 × 45/64 × 45 = 540/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
18/45 = 18 × 64/45 × 64 = 1152/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2880 + 1152/2880 = 540 + 1152/2880 = 1692/2880 - 1692/2880 simplified gives 47/80
- So, 12/64 + 18/45 = 47/80
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