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Add 1/15 and 14/64

1/15 + 14/64 is 137/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    1/15 = 1 × 64/15 × 64 = 64/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/960 + 210/960 = 64 + 210/960 = 274/960
  5. 274/960 simplified gives 137/480
  6. So, 1/15 + 14/64 = 137/480

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