Add 45/3 and 60/64
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 60/64
45/3 + 60/64 is 255/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
45/3 = 45 × 64/3 × 64 = 2880/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/192 + 180/192 = 2880 + 180/192 = 3060/192 - 3060/192 simplified gives 255/16
- So, 45/3 + 60/64 = 255/16
In mixed form: 1515/16
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