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Add 64/4 and 15/45

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 15/45

64/4 + 15/45 is 49/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    64/4 = 64 × 45/4 × 45 = 2880/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/180 + 60/180 = 2880 + 60/180 = 2940/180
  5. 2940/180 simplified gives 49/3
  6. So, 64/4 + 15/45 = 49/3
    In mixed form: 161/3

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