Add 64/2 and 9/15
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 9/15
64/2 + 9/15 is 163/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
64/2 = 64 × 15/2 × 15 = 960/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
960/30 + 18/30 = 960 + 18/30 = 978/30 - 978/30 simplified gives 163/5
- So, 64/2 + 9/15 = 163/5
In mixed form: 323/5
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