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Add 15/64 and 2/60

15/64 + 2/60 is 257/960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    2/60 = 2 × 16/60 × 16 = 32/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/960 + 32/960 = 225 + 32/960 = 257/960
  5. So, 15/64 + 2/60 = 257/960

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