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Add 36/15 and 30/64

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 30/64

36/15 + 30/64 is 459/160.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 64/15 × 64 = 2304/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/960 + 450/960 = 2304 + 450/960 = 2754/960
  5. 2754/960 simplified gives 459/160
  6. So, 36/15 + 30/64 = 459/160
    In mixed form: 2139/160

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