Add 45/64 and 40/6, Solve 45/64 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 45/64 and 40/6

1^st number: 45/64, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

45/64 + 40/6 is 1415/192.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
45/64 = 45 × 3/64 × 3 = 135/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
40/6 = 40 × 32/6 × 32 = 1280/192
Add the two like fractions:
135/192 + 1280/192 = 135 + 1280/192 = 1415/192
So, 45/64 + 40/6 = 1415/192
In mixed form: 771/192

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