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Add 45/9 and 35/64

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 35/64

45/9 + 35/64 is 355/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    45/9 = 45 × 64/9 × 64 = 2880/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/576 + 315/576 = 2880 + 315/576 = 3195/576
  5. 3195/576 simplified gives 355/64
  6. So, 45/9 + 35/64 = 355/64
    In mixed form: 535/64

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