Add 45/64 and 40/84
45/64 + 40/84 is 1585/1344.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
45/64 = 45 × 21/64 × 21 = 945/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
40/84 = 40 × 16/84 × 16 = 640/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1344 + 640/1344 = 945 + 640/1344 = 1585/1344 - So, 45/64 + 40/84 = 1585/1344
In mixed form: 1241/1344
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