Add 64/45 and 10/48
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 10/48
64/45 + 10/48 is 587/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
64/45 = 64 × 16/45 × 16 = 1024/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/720 + 150/720 = 1024 + 150/720 = 1174/720 - 1174/720 simplified gives 587/360
- So, 64/45 + 10/48 = 587/360
In mixed form: 1227/360
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