Add 15/25 and 54/64
15/25 + 54/64 is 231/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
15/25 = 15 × 64/25 × 64 = 960/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
54/64 = 54 × 25/64 × 25 = 1350/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1600 + 1350/1600 = 960 + 1350/1600 = 2310/1600 - 2310/1600 simplified gives 231/160
- So, 15/25 + 54/64 = 231/160
In mixed form: 171/160
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