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Add 81/15 and 10/64

1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 10/64

81/15 + 10/64 is 889/160.

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,
    81/15 = 81 × 64/15 × 64 = 5184/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    10/64 = 10 × 15/64 × 15 = 150/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5184/960 + 150/960 = 5184 + 150/960 = 5334/960
  5. 5334/960 simplified gives 889/160
  6. So, 81/15 + 10/64 = 889/160
    In mixed form: 589/160

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