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Add 15/35 and 18/64

15/35 + 18/64 is 159/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    15/35 = 15 × 64/35 × 64 = 960/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    18/64 = 18 × 35/64 × 35 = 630/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2240 + 630/2240 = 960 + 630/2240 = 1590/2240
  5. 1590/2240 simplified gives 159/224
  6. So, 15/35 + 18/64 = 159/224

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