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