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Add 42/15 and 18/64

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/64

42/15 + 18/64 is 493/160.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 64/15 × 64 = 2688/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/960 + 270/960 = 2688 + 270/960 = 2958/960
  5. 2958/960 simplified gives 493/160
  6. So, 42/15 + 18/64 = 493/160
    In mixed form: 313/160

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