Add 48/64 and 12/45
48/64 + 12/45 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
48/64 = 48 × 45/64 × 45 = 2160/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2880 + 768/2880 = 2160 + 768/2880 = 2928/2880 - 2928/2880 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 48/64 + 12/45 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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