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Add 24/64 and 18/15

1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 1 3/15

24/64 + 18/15 is 63/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    18/15 = 18 × 64/15 × 64 = 1152/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/960 + 1152/960 = 360 + 1152/960 = 1512/960
  5. 1512/960 simplified gives 63/40
  6. So, 24/64 + 18/15 = 63/40
    In mixed form: 123/40

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