Add 2/36 and 45/64
2/36 + 45/64 is 437/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
2/36 = 2 × 16/36 × 16 = 32/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
45/64 = 45 × 9/64 × 9 = 405/576 - Add the two like fractions:
32/576 + 405/576 = 32 + 405/576 = 437/576 - So, 2/36 + 45/64 = 437/576
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