Add 8/45 and 21/64
8/45 + 21/64 is 1457/2880.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
8/45 = 8 × 64/45 × 64 = 512/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
21/64 = 21 × 45/64 × 45 = 945/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
512/2880 + 945/2880 = 512 + 945/2880 = 1457/2880 - So, 8/45 + 21/64 = 1457/2880
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