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Add 5/64 and 12/45

5/64 + 12/45 is 331/960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2880 + 768/2880 = 225 + 768/2880 = 993/2880
  5. 993/2880 simplified gives 331/960
  6. So, 5/64 + 12/45 = 331/960

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