Add 64/15 and 63/12
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 5 3/12
64/15 + 63/12 is 571/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
64/15 = 64 × 4/15 × 4 = 256/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
63/12 = 63 × 5/12 × 5 = 315/60 - Add the two like fractions:
256/60 + 315/60 = 256 + 315/60 = 571/60 - So, 64/15 + 63/12 = 571/60
In mixed form: 931/60
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