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Add 15/7 and 9/64

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 9/64

15/7 + 9/64 is 1023/448.

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,
    9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/448 + 63/448 = 960 + 63/448 = 1023/448
  5. So, 15/7 + 9/64 = 1023/448
    In mixed form: 2127/448

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