Add 45/90 and 64/40
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 1 24/40
45/90 + 64/40 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
64/40 = 64 × 9/40 × 9 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 576/360 = 180 + 576/360 = 756/360 - 756/360 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 45/90 + 64/40 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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