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Add 15/24 and 27/64

15/24 + 27/64 is 67/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    15/24 = 15 × 8/24 × 8 = 120/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/192 + 81/192 = 120 + 81/192 = 201/192
  5. 201/192 simplified gives 67/64
  6. So, 15/24 + 27/64 = 67/64
    In mixed form: 13/64

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