Add 64/6 and 2/15
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 2/15
64/6 + 2/15 is 54/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
64/6 = 64 × 5/6 × 5 = 320/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Add the two like fractions:
320/30 + 4/30 = 320 + 4/30 = 324/30 - 324/30 simplified gives 54/5
- So, 64/6 + 2/15 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5
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