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Add 45/6 and 30/64

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 30/64

45/6 + 30/64 is 255/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    45/6 = 45 × 32/6 × 32 = 1440/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/192 + 90/192 = 1440 + 90/192 = 1530/192
  5. 1530/192 simplified gives 255/32
  6. So, 45/6 + 30/64 = 255/32
    In mixed form: 731/32

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