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Add 2/64 and 35/45

2/64 + 35/45 is 233/288.

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,
    2/64 = 2 × 45/64 × 45 = 90/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    35/45 = 35 × 64/45 × 64 = 2240/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/2880 + 2240/2880 = 90 + 2240/2880 = 2330/2880
  5. 2330/2880 simplified gives 233/288
  6. So, 2/64 + 35/45 = 233/288

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