Add 15/64 and 27/56
15/64 + 27/56 is 321/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
15/64 = 15 × 7/64 × 7 = 105/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
27/56 = 27 × 8/56 × 8 = 216/448 - Add the two like fractions:
105/448 + 216/448 = 105 + 216/448 = 321/448 - So, 15/64 + 27/56 = 321/448
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