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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    45/28 = 45 × 16/28 × 16 = 720/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/448 + 35/448 = 720 + 35/448 = 755/448
  5. So, 45/28 + 5/64 = 755/448
    In mixed form: 1307/448

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