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Add 42/64 and 9/15

42/64 + 9/15 is 201/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 15 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    9/15 = 9 × 64/15 × 64 = 576/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/960 + 576/960 = 630 + 576/960 = 1206/960
  5. 1206/960 simplified gives 201/160
  6. So, 42/64 + 9/15 = 201/160
    In mixed form: 141/160

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