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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

  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,
    45/15 = 45 × 64/15 × 64 = 2880/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/960 + 45/960 = 2880 + 45/960 = 2925/960
  5. 2925/960 simplified gives 195/64
  6. So, 45/15 + 3/64 = 195/64
    In mixed form: 33/64

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