Add 64/2 and 2/45
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 2/45
64/2 + 2/45 is 1442/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
64/2 = 64 × 45/2 × 45 = 2880/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/90 + 4/90 = 2880 + 4/90 = 2884/90 - 2884/90 simplified gives 1442/45
- So, 64/2 + 2/45 = 1442/45
In mixed form: 322/45
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