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Add 32/15 and 20/64

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/64

32/15 + 20/64 is 587/240.

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,
    32/15 = 32 × 64/15 × 64 = 2048/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    20/64 = 20 × 15/64 × 15 = 300/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2048/960 + 300/960 = 2048 + 300/960 = 2348/960
  5. 2348/960 simplified gives 587/240
  6. So, 32/15 + 20/64 = 587/240
    In mixed form: 2107/240

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