Add 5/64 and 12/45
5/64 + 12/45 is 331/960.
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,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2880 + 768/2880 = 225 + 768/2880 = 993/2880 - 993/2880 simplified gives 331/960
- So, 5/64 + 12/45 = 331/960
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