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Add 15/75 and 18/64

15/75 + 18/64 is 77/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    15/75 = 15 × 64/75 × 64 = 960/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    18/64 = 18 × 75/64 × 75 = 1350/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/4800 + 1350/4800 = 960 + 1350/4800 = 2310/4800
  5. 2310/4800 simplified gives 77/160
  6. So, 15/75 + 18/64 = 77/160

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