Add 72/64 and 6/45
1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 6/45
72/64 + 6/45 is 151/120.
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,
72/64 = 72 × 45/64 × 45 = 3240/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
6/45 = 6 × 64/45 × 64 = 384/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2880 + 384/2880 = 3240 + 384/2880 = 3624/2880 - 3624/2880 simplified gives 151/120
- So, 72/64 + 6/45 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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