Add 36/10 and 45/64
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 45/64
36/10 + 45/64 is 1377/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
36/10 = 36 × 32/10 × 32 = 1152/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/320 + 225/320 = 1152 + 225/320 = 1377/320 - So, 36/10 + 45/64 = 1377/320
In mixed form: 497/320
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/10+45/64 36/10+90/64 36/20+45/64 36/30+45/64 36/50+45/64 36/70+45/64