Add 84/64 and 9/15
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 9/15
84/64 + 9/15 is 153/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
9/15 = 9 × 64/15 × 64 = 576/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/960 + 576/960 = 1260 + 576/960 = 1836/960 - 1836/960 simplified gives 153/80
- So, 84/64 + 9/15 = 153/80
In mixed form: 173/80
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