Add 15/64 and 50/48
1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 1 2/48
15/64 + 50/48 is 245/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
50/48 = 50 × 4/48 × 4 = 200/192 - Add the two like fractions:
45/192 + 200/192 = 45 + 200/192 = 245/192 - So, 15/64 + 50/48 = 245/192
In mixed form: 153/192
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