Add 45/64 and 5/36
45/64 + 5/36 is 485/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 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 36 × 16 = 576,
5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576 - Add the two like fractions:
405/576 + 80/576 = 405 + 80/576 = 485/576 - So, 45/64 + 5/36 = 485/576
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