Add 5/9 and 64/45
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 19/45
5/9 + 64/45 is 89/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
64/45 = 64 × 1/45 × 1 = 64/45 - Add the two like fractions:
25/45 + 64/45 = 25 + 64/45 = 89/45 - So, 5/9 + 64/45 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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