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Add 25/64 and 84/45

1st number: 25/64, 2nd number: 1 39/45

25/64 + 84/45 is 2167/960.

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,
    25/64 = 25 × 45/64 × 45 = 1125/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    84/45 = 84 × 64/45 × 64 = 5376/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/2880 + 5376/2880 = 1125 + 5376/2880 = 6501/2880
  5. 6501/2880 simplified gives 2167/960
  6. So, 25/64 + 84/45 = 2167/960
    In mixed form: 2247/960

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