Add 15/64 and 40/24
1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 1 16/24
15/64 + 40/24 is 365/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
40/24 = 40 × 8/24 × 8 = 320/192 - Add the two like fractions:
45/192 + 320/192 = 45 + 320/192 = 365/192 - So, 15/64 + 40/24 = 365/192
In mixed form: 1173/192
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