Add 24/5 and 15/64
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 15/64
24/5 + 15/64 is 1611/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
24/5 = 24 × 64/5 × 64 = 1536/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/320 + 75/320 = 1536 + 75/320 = 1611/320 - So, 24/5 + 15/64 = 1611/320
In mixed form: 511/320
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