Add 15/64 and 5/36
15/64 + 5/36 is 215/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576 - Add the two like fractions:
135/576 + 80/576 = 135 + 80/576 = 215/576 - So, 15/64 + 5/36 = 215/576
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