Add 16/10 and 45/64, Solve 1 6/10 + 45/64 as a fraction

Add 16/10 and 45/64

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 45/64

16/10 + 45/64 is 737/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
16/10 = 16 × 32/10 × 32 = 512/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320
Add the two like fractions:
512/320 + 225/320 = 512 + 225/320 = 737/320
So, 16/10 + 45/64 = 737/320
In mixed form: 297/320

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