Add 56/64 and 9/45
56/64 + 9/45 is 43/40.
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,
56/64 = 56 × 45/64 × 45 = 2520/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
9/45 = 9 × 64/45 × 64 = 576/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2880 + 576/2880 = 2520 + 576/2880 = 3096/2880 - 3096/2880 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 56/64 + 9/45 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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