Add 15/64 and 50/6
1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 8 2/6
15/64 + 50/6 is 1645/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 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 6 × 32 = 192,
50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192 - Add the two like fractions:
45/192 + 1600/192 = 45 + 1600/192 = 1645/192 - So, 15/64 + 50/6 = 1645/192
In mixed form: 8109/192
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