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Add 16/45 and 7/64

16/45 + 7/64 is 1339/2880.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    16/45 = 16 × 64/45 × 64 = 1024/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    7/64 = 7 × 45/64 × 45 = 315/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/2880 + 315/2880 = 1024 + 315/2880 = 1339/2880
  5. So, 16/45 + 7/64 = 1339/2880

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