Add 70/64 and 63/45
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 1 18/45
70/64 + 63/45 is 399/160.
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,
63/45 = 63 × 64/45 × 64 = 4032/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2880 + 4032/2880 = 3150 + 4032/2880 = 7182/2880 - 7182/2880 simplified gives 399/160
- So, 70/64 + 63/45 = 399/160
In mixed form: 279/160
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