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Add 2/15 and 4/64

2/15 + 4/64 is 47/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    2/15 = 2 × 64/15 × 64 = 128/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/960 + 60/960 = 128 + 60/960 = 188/960
  5. 188/960 simplified gives 47/240
  6. So, 2/15 + 4/64 = 47/240

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