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Add 15/64 and 40/28

1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 1 12/28

15/64 + 40/28 is 745/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 28 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    15/64 = 15 × 7/64 × 7 = 105/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    40/28 = 40 × 16/28 × 16 = 640/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/448 + 640/448 = 105 + 640/448 = 745/448
  5. So, 15/64 + 40/28 = 745/448
    In mixed form: 1297/448

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