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Add 63/64 and 5/45

63/64 + 5/45 is 631/576.

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,
    63/64 = 63 × 45/64 × 45 = 2835/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    5/45 = 5 × 64/45 × 64 = 320/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/2880 + 320/2880 = 2835 + 320/2880 = 3155/2880
  5. 3155/2880 simplified gives 631/576
  6. So, 63/64 + 5/45 = 631/576
    In mixed form: 155/576

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