Add 15/2 and 3/64
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3/64
15/2 + 3/64 is 483/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
15/2 = 15 × 32/2 × 32 = 480/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64 - Add the two like fractions:
480/64 + 3/64 = 480 + 3/64 = 483/64 - So, 15/2 + 3/64 = 483/64
In mixed form: 735/64
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