Add 5/15 and 54/64
5/15 + 54/64 is 113/96.
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,
54/64 = 54 × 15/64 × 15 = 810/960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/960 + 810/960 = 320 + 810/960 = 1130/960 - 1130/960 simplified gives 113/96
- So, 5/15 + 54/64 = 113/96
In mixed form: 117/96
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