Add 15/6 and 60/64
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 60/64
15/6 + 60/64 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
480/192 + 180/192 = 480 + 180/192 = 660/192 - 660/192 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 15/6 + 60/64 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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