Add 36/64 and 1/45
36/64 + 1/45 is 421/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
36/64 = 36 × 45/64 × 45 = 1620/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
1/45 = 1 × 64/45 × 64 = 64/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2880 + 64/2880 = 1620 + 64/2880 = 1684/2880 - 1684/2880 simplified gives 421/720
- So, 36/64 + 1/45 = 421/720
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