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Add 3/15 and 9/64

3/15 + 9/64 is 109/320.

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,
    3/15 = 3 × 64/15 × 64 = 192/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/960 + 135/960 = 192 + 135/960 = 327/960
  5. 327/960 simplified gives 109/320
  6. So, 3/15 + 9/64 = 109/320

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