Add 64/7 and 4/45, Solve 9 1/7 + 4/45 as a fraction

Add 64/7 and 4/45

1^st number: 9 1/7, 2^nd number: 4/45

64/7 + 4/45 is 2908/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
64/7 = 64 × 45/7 × 45 = 2880/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
Add the two like fractions:
2880/315 + 28/315 = 2880 + 28/315 = 2908/315
So, 64/7 + 4/45 = 2908/315
In mixed form: 973/315

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