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Add 70/64 and 6/45

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 6/45

70/64 + 6/45 is 589/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    70/64 = 70 × 45/64 × 45 = 3150/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    6/45 = 6 × 64/45 × 64 = 384/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2880 + 384/2880 = 3150 + 384/2880 = 3534/2880
  5. 3534/2880 simplified gives 589/480
  6. So, 70/64 + 6/45 = 589/480
    In mixed form: 1109/480

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