Add 64/15 and 49/8
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 6 1/8
64/15 + 49/8 is 1247/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
64/15 = 64 × 8/15 × 8 = 512/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Add the two like fractions:
512/120 + 735/120 = 512 + 735/120 = 1247/120 - So, 64/15 + 49/8 = 1247/120
In mixed form: 1047/120
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