Add 8/4 and 45/64
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 45/64
8/4 + 45/64 is 173/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
8/4 = 8 × 16/4 × 16 = 128/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
45/64 = 45 × 1/64 × 1 = 45/64 - Add the two like fractions:
128/64 + 45/64 = 128 + 45/64 = 173/64 - So, 8/4 + 45/64 = 173/64
In mixed form: 245/64
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