Add 14/15 and 56/64
14/15 + 56/64 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
14/15 = 14 × 64/15 × 64 = 896/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960 - Add the two like fractions:
896/960 + 840/960 = 896 + 840/960 = 1736/960 - 1736/960 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 14/15 + 56/64 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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