Add 2/7 and 64/45
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 19/45
2/7 + 64/45 is 538/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
64/45 = 64 × 7/45 × 7 = 448/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 448/315 = 90 + 448/315 = 538/315 - So, 2/7 + 64/45 = 538/315
In mixed form: 1223/315
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