Add 15/64 and 40/63
15/64 + 40/63 is 3505/4032.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
15/64 = 15 × 63/64 × 63 = 945/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
40/63 = 40 × 64/63 × 64 = 2560/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
945/4032 + 2560/4032 = 945 + 2560/4032 = 3505/4032 - So, 15/64 + 40/63 = 3505/4032
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