Add 15/64 and 30/72
15/64 + 30/72 is 125/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
30/72 = 30 × 8/72 × 8 = 240/576 - Add the two like fractions:
135/576 + 240/576 = 135 + 240/576 = 375/576 - 375/576 simplified gives 125/192
- So, 15/64 + 30/72 = 125/192
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