Add 15/60 and 54/64
15/60 + 54/64 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
15/60 = 15 × 16/60 × 16 = 240/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
54/64 = 54 × 15/64 × 15 = 810/960 - Add the two like fractions:
240/960 + 810/960 = 240 + 810/960 = 1050/960 - 1050/960 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 15/60 + 54/64 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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