Add 64/45 and 36/70, Solve 1 19/45 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 64/45 and 36/70

1^st number: 1 19/45, 2^nd number: 36/70

64/45 + 36/70 is 122/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
64/45 = 64 × 14/45 × 14 = 896/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
Add the two like fractions:
896/630 + 324/630 = 896 + 324/630 = 1220/630
1220/630 simplified gives 122/63
So, 64/45 + 36/70 = 122/63
In mixed form: 159/63

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