Add 15/7 and 28/64
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 28/64
15/7 + 28/64 is 289/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
15/7 = 15 × 64/7 × 64 = 960/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
28/64 = 28 × 7/64 × 7 = 196/448 - Add the two like fractions:
960/448 + 196/448 = 960 + 196/448 = 1156/448 - 1156/448 simplified gives 289/112
- So, 15/7 + 28/64 = 289/112
In mixed form: 265/112
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