Add 45/2 and 64/3
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 21 1/3
45/2 + 64/3 is 263/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
45/2 = 45 × 3/2 × 3 = 135/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
64/3 = 64 × 2/3 × 2 = 128/6 - Add the two like fractions:
135/6 + 128/6 = 135 + 128/6 = 263/6 - So, 45/2 + 64/3 = 263/6
In mixed form: 435/6
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