Add 64/45 and 9/50
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 9/50
64/45 + 9/50 is 721/450.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
640/450 + 81/450 = 640 + 81/450 = 721/450 - So, 64/45 + 9/50 = 721/450
In mixed form: 1271/450
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