Add 5/15 and 28/64
5/15 + 28/64 is 37/48.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 64/15 × 64 = 320/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
28/64 = 28 × 15/64 × 15 = 420/960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/960 + 420/960 = 320 + 420/960 = 740/960 - 740/960 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 5/15 + 28/64 = 37/48
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