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Add 45/5 and 4/64

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4/64

45/5 + 4/64 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    45/5 = 45 × 64/5 × 64 = 2880/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/320 + 20/320 = 2880 + 20/320 = 2900/320
  5. 2900/320 simplified gives 145/16
  6. So, 45/5 + 4/64 = 145/16
    In mixed form: 91/16

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