Add 24/15 and 6/64
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 6/64
24/15 + 6/64 is 271/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
24/15 = 24 × 64/15 × 64 = 1536/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/960 + 90/960 = 1536 + 90/960 = 1626/960 - 1626/960 simplified gives 271/160
- So, 24/15 + 6/64 = 271/160
In mixed form: 1111/160
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