Add 15/2 and 40/64
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 40/64
15/2 + 40/64 is 65/8.
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,
40/64 = 40 × 1/64 × 1 = 40/64 - Add the two like fractions:
480/64 + 40/64 = 480 + 40/64 = 520/64 - 520/64 simplified gives 65/8
- So, 15/2 + 40/64 = 65/8
In mixed form: 81/8
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