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Add 45/64 and 5/54

45/64 + 5/54 is 1375/1728.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    45/64 = 45 × 27/64 × 27 = 1215/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    5/54 = 5 × 32/54 × 32 = 160/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/1728 + 160/1728 = 1215 + 160/1728 = 1375/1728
  5. So, 45/64 + 5/54 = 1375/1728

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