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Add 15/40 and 27/64

15/40 + 27/64 is 51/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    15/40 = 15 × 8/40 × 8 = 120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/320 + 135/320 = 120 + 135/320 = 255/320
  5. 255/320 simplified gives 51/64
  6. So, 15/40 + 27/64 = 51/64

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