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Add 15/7 and 42/64

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 42/64

15/7 + 42/64 is 627/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    15/7 = 15 × 64/7 × 64 = 960/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/448 + 294/448 = 960 + 294/448 = 1254/448
  5. 1254/448 simplified gives 627/224
  6. So, 15/7 + 42/64 = 627/224
    In mixed form: 2179/224

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