Add 64/45 and 40/50
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 40/50
64/45 + 40/50 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
64/45 = 64 × 10/45 × 10 = 640/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
640/450 + 360/450 = 640 + 360/450 = 1000/450 - 1000/450 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 64/45 + 40/50 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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