Add 15/35 and 45/64
15/35 + 45/64 is 507/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
15/35 = 15 × 64/35 × 64 = 960/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
45/64 = 45 × 35/64 × 35 = 1575/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2240 + 1575/2240 = 960 + 1575/2240 = 2535/2240 - 2535/2240 simplified gives 507/448
- So, 15/35 + 45/64 = 507/448
In mixed form: 159/448
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