Add 80/64 and 30/45
1st number: 1 16/64, 2nd number: 30/45
80/64 + 30/45 is 23/12.
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,
80/64 = 80 × 45/64 × 45 = 3600/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
30/45 = 30 × 64/45 × 64 = 1920/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2880 + 1920/2880 = 3600 + 1920/2880 = 5520/2880 - 5520/2880 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 80/64 + 30/45 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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