Add 45/16 and 9/64
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 9/64
45/16 + 9/64 is 189/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
45/16 = 45 × 4/16 × 4 = 180/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64 - Add the two like fractions:
180/64 + 9/64 = 180 + 9/64 = 189/64 - So, 45/16 + 9/64 = 189/64
In mixed form: 261/64
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