Add 15/3 and 4/64, Solve 5 0/3 + 4/64 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 4/64

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/64

15/3 + 4/64 is 81/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
15/3 = 15 × 64/3 × 64 = 960/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192
Add the two like fractions:
960/192 + 12/192 = 960 + 12/192 = 972/192
972/192 simplified gives 81/16
So, 15/3 + 4/64 = 81/16
In mixed form: 51/16

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