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Add 15/36 and 6/64

15/36 + 6/64 is 49/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    15/36 = 15 × 16/36 × 16 = 240/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/576 + 54/576 = 240 + 54/576 = 294/576
  5. 294/576 simplified gives 49/96
  6. So, 15/36 + 6/64 = 49/96

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