Add 15/2 and 45/64
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 45/64
15/2 + 45/64 is 525/64.
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,
45/64 = 45 × 1/64 × 1 = 45/64 - Add the two like fractions:
480/64 + 45/64 = 480 + 45/64 = 525/64 - So, 15/2 + 45/64 = 525/64
In mixed form: 813/64
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