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Add 20/15 and 48/64

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 48/64

20/15 + 48/64 is 25/12.

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,
    20/15 = 20 × 64/15 × 64 = 1280/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    48/64 = 48 × 15/64 × 15 = 720/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/960 + 720/960 = 1280 + 720/960 = 2000/960
  5. 2000/960 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 20/15 + 48/64 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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