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Add 15/12 and 27/64

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 27/64

15/12 + 27/64 is 107/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    15/12 = 15 × 16/12 × 16 = 240/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/192 + 81/192 = 240 + 81/192 = 321/192
  5. 321/192 simplified gives 107/64
  6. So, 15/12 + 27/64 = 107/64
    In mixed form: 143/64

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