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Add 35/15 and 28/64

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 28/64

35/15 + 28/64 is 133/48.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 64/15 × 64 = 2240/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    28/64 = 28 × 15/64 × 15 = 420/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/960 + 420/960 = 2240 + 420/960 = 2660/960
  5. 2660/960 simplified gives 133/48
  6. So, 35/15 + 28/64 = 133/48
    In mixed form: 237/48

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