Add 80/45 and 64/15
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 4 4/15
80/45 + 64/15 is 272/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
80/45 = 80 × 1/45 × 1 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
64/15 = 64 × 3/15 × 3 = 192/45 - Add the two like fractions:
80/45 + 192/45 = 80 + 192/45 = 272/45 - So, 80/45 + 64/15 = 272/45
In mixed form: 62/45
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