Add 64/4 and 2/45
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 2/45
64/4 + 2/45 is 722/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
64/4 = 64 × 45/4 × 45 = 2880/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/180 + 8/180 = 2880 + 8/180 = 2888/180 - 2888/180 simplified gives 722/45
- So, 64/4 + 2/45 = 722/45
In mixed form: 162/45
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