Add 56/15 and 7/64
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 7/64
56/15 + 7/64 is 3689/960.
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,
56/15 = 56 × 64/15 × 64 = 3584/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
7/64 = 7 × 15/64 × 15 = 105/960 - Add the two like fractions:
3584/960 + 105/960 = 3584 + 105/960 = 3689/960 - So, 56/15 + 7/64 = 3689/960
In mixed form: 3809/960
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