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Add 8/15 and 15/64

8/15 + 15/64 is 737/960.

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,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/960 + 225/960 = 512 + 225/960 = 737/960
  5. So, 8/15 + 15/64 = 737/960

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