Add 15/64 and 48/70
15/64 + 48/70 is 2061/2240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
15/64 = 15 × 35/64 × 35 = 525/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
48/70 = 48 × 32/70 × 32 = 1536/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2240 + 1536/2240 = 525 + 1536/2240 = 2061/2240 - So, 15/64 + 48/70 = 2061/2240
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