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Add 15/3 and 54/64

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 54/64

15/3 + 54/64 is 187/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    15/3 = 15 × 64/3 × 64 = 960/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    54/64 = 54 × 3/64 × 3 = 162/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/192 + 162/192 = 960 + 162/192 = 1122/192
  5. 1122/192 simplified gives 187/32
  6. So, 15/3 + 54/64 = 187/32
    In mixed form: 527/32

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