Add 15/18 and 60/64
15/18 + 60/64 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576 - Add the two like fractions:
480/576 + 540/576 = 480 + 540/576 = 1020/576 - 1020/576 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 15/18 + 60/64 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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