Add 60/16 and 15/64
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 15/64
60/16 + 15/64 is 255/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
60/16 = 60 × 4/16 × 4 = 240/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
15/64 = 15 × 1/64 × 1 = 15/64 - Add the two like fractions:
240/64 + 15/64 = 240 + 15/64 = 255/64 - So, 60/16 + 15/64 = 255/64
In mixed form: 363/64
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