Add 60/15 and 5/64
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 5/64
60/15 + 5/64 is 261/64.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 64/15 × 64 = 3840/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/960 + 75/960 = 3840 + 75/960 = 3915/960 - 3915/960 simplified gives 261/64
- So, 60/15 + 5/64 = 261/64
In mixed form: 45/64
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