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Add 15/10 and 81/64

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 17/64

15/10 + 81/64 is 177/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    15/10 = 15 × 32/10 × 32 = 480/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    81/64 = 81 × 5/64 × 5 = 405/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/320 + 405/320 = 480 + 405/320 = 885/320
  5. 885/320 simplified gives 177/64
  6. So, 15/10 + 81/64 = 177/64
    In mixed form: 249/64

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