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Add 15/6 and 7/64

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 7/64

15/6 + 7/64 is 167/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/192 + 21/192 = 480 + 21/192 = 501/192
  5. 501/192 simplified gives 167/64
  6. So, 15/6 + 7/64 = 167/64
    In mixed form: 239/64

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