Add 70/64 and 12/45
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 12/45
70/64 + 12/45 is 653/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
70/64 = 70 × 45/64 × 45 = 3150/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2880 + 768/2880 = 3150 + 768/2880 = 3918/2880 - 3918/2880 simplified gives 653/480
- So, 70/64 + 12/45 = 653/480
In mixed form: 1173/480
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