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Add 15/64 and 40/60

15/64 + 40/60 is 173/192.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   40/60 = 40 × 16/60 × 16 = 640/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/960 + 640/960 = 225 + 640/960 = 865/960
5. 865/960 simplified gives 173/192
6. So, 15/64 + 40/60 = 173/192

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