Add 45/28 and 5/64
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/64
45/28 + 5/64 is 755/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
45/28 = 45 × 16/28 × 16 = 720/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448 - Add the two like fractions:
720/448 + 35/448 = 720 + 35/448 = 755/448 - So, 45/28 + 5/64 = 755/448
In mixed form: 1307/448
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