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Add 10/15 and 48/64

10/15 + 48/64 is 17/12.

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,
    10/15 = 10 × 64/15 × 64 = 640/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    48/64 = 48 × 15/64 × 15 = 720/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/960 + 720/960 = 640 + 720/960 = 1360/960
  5. 1360/960 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 10/15 + 48/64 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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