Add 64/45 and 35/40
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 35/40
64/45 + 35/40 is 827/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
512/360 + 315/360 = 512 + 315/360 = 827/360 - So, 64/45 + 35/40 = 827/360
In mixed form: 2107/360
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