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Add 8/15 and 14/64

8/15 + 14/64 is 361/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/960 + 210/960 = 512 + 210/960 = 722/960
  5. 722/960 simplified gives 361/480
  6. So, 8/15 + 14/64 = 361/480

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