Add 45/64 and 15/18
45/64 + 15/18 is 295/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
45/64 = 45 × 9/64 × 9 = 405/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576 - Add the two like fractions:
405/576 + 480/576 = 405 + 480/576 = 885/576 - 885/576 simplified gives 295/192
- So, 45/64 + 15/18 = 295/192
In mixed form: 1103/192
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