Add 6/5 and 45/64, Solve 1 1/5 + 45/64 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 45/64

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 45/64

6/5 + 45/64 is 609/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
6/5 = 6 × 64/5 × 64 = 384/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320
Add the two like fractions:
384/320 + 225/320 = 384 + 225/320 = 609/320
So, 6/5 + 45/64 = 609/320
In mixed form: 1289/320

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