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Add 35/15 and 81/64

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 17/64

35/15 + 81/64 is 691/192.

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,
    81/64 = 81 × 15/64 × 15 = 1215/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/960 + 1215/960 = 2240 + 1215/960 = 3455/960
  5. 3455/960 simplified gives 691/192
  6. So, 35/15 + 81/64 = 691/192
    In mixed form: 3115/192

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