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Add 15/4 and 10/64

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 10/64

15/4 + 10/64 is 125/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    15/4 = 15 × 16/4 × 16 = 240/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    10/64 = 10 × 1/64 × 1 = 10/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/64 + 10/64 = 240 + 10/64 = 250/64
  5. 250/64 simplified gives 125/32
  6. So, 15/4 + 10/64 = 125/32
    In mixed form: 329/32

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