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Add 15/36 and 9/64

15/36 + 9/64 is 107/192.

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,
    9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/576 + 81/576 = 240 + 81/576 = 321/576
  5. 321/576 simplified gives 107/192
  6. So, 15/36 + 9/64 = 107/192

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