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Add 3/64 and 70/45

1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 1 25/45

3/64 + 70/45 is 923/576.

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,
    3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    70/45 = 70 × 64/45 × 64 = 4480/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2880 + 4480/2880 = 135 + 4480/2880 = 4615/2880
  5. 4615/2880 simplified gives 923/576
  6. So, 3/64 + 70/45 = 923/576
    In mixed form: 1347/576

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