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Add 16/64 and 6/45

16/64 + 6/45 is 23/60.

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,
    16/64 = 16 × 45/64 × 45 = 720/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    6/45 = 6 × 64/45 × 64 = 384/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/2880 + 384/2880 = 720 + 384/2880 = 1104/2880
  5. 1104/2880 simplified gives 23/60
  6. So, 16/64 + 6/45 = 23/60

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