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Add 63/15 and 56/64

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 56/64

63/15 + 56/64 is 203/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    63/15 = 63 × 64/15 × 64 = 4032/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/960 + 840/960 = 4032 + 840/960 = 4872/960
  5. 4872/960 simplified gives 203/40
  6. So, 63/15 + 56/64 = 203/40
    In mixed form: 53/40

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