Add 45/15 and 3/64
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3/64
45/15 + 3/64 is 195/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
45/15 = 45 × 64/15 × 64 = 2880/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/960 + 45/960 = 2880 + 45/960 = 2925/960 - 2925/960 simplified gives 195/64
- So, 45/15 + 3/64 = 195/64
In mixed form: 33/64
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