Add 27/64 and 8/15
27/64 + 8/15 is 917/960.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960 - Add the two like fractions:
405/960 + 512/960 = 405 + 512/960 = 917/960 - So, 27/64 + 8/15 = 917/960
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