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Add 45/10 and 27/64

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 27/64

45/10 + 27/64 is 315/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    45/10 = 45 × 32/10 × 32 = 1440/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/320 + 135/320 = 1440 + 135/320 = 1575/320
  5. 1575/320 simplified gives 315/64
  6. So, 45/10 + 27/64 = 315/64
    In mixed form: 459/64

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