Add 56/3 and 15/64
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 15/64
56/3 + 15/64 is 3629/192.
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,
56/3 = 56 × 64/3 × 64 = 3584/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Add the two like fractions:
3584/192 + 45/192 = 3584 + 45/192 = 3629/192 - So, 56/3 + 15/64 = 3629/192
In mixed form: 18173/192
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