Add 8/15 and 6/64
8/15 + 6/64 is 301/480.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Add the two like fractions:
512/960 + 90/960 = 512 + 90/960 = 602/960 - 602/960 simplified gives 301/480
- So, 8/15 + 6/64 = 301/480
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