Add 8/15 and 12/64
8/15 + 12/64 is 173/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Add the two like fractions:
512/960 + 180/960 = 512 + 180/960 = 692/960 - 692/960 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 8/15 + 12/64 = 173/240
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