Add 14/45 and 56/64
14/45 + 56/64 is 427/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
14/45 = 14 × 64/45 × 64 = 896/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
56/64 = 56 × 45/64 × 45 = 2520/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
896/2880 + 2520/2880 = 896 + 2520/2880 = 3416/2880 - 3416/2880 simplified gives 427/360
- So, 14/45 + 56/64 = 427/360
In mixed form: 167/360
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