Add 15/64 and 40/10
1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 4 0/10
15/64 + 40/10 is 271/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
40/10 = 40 × 32/10 × 32 = 1280/320 - Add the two like fractions:
75/320 + 1280/320 = 75 + 1280/320 = 1355/320 - 1355/320 simplified gives 271/64
- So, 15/64 + 40/10 = 271/64
In mixed form: 415/64
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