Add 60/64 and 5/45
60/64 + 5/45 is 151/144.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 45/64 × 45 = 2700/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
5/45 = 5 × 64/45 × 64 = 320/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2880 + 320/2880 = 2700 + 320/2880 = 3020/2880 - 3020/2880 simplified gives 151/144
- So, 60/64 + 5/45 = 151/144
In mixed form: 17/144
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