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Add 98/64 and 27/15

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 1 12/15

98/64 + 27/15 is 533/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    27/15 = 27 × 64/15 × 64 = 1728/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/960 + 1728/960 = 1470 + 1728/960 = 3198/960
  5. 3198/960 simplified gives 533/160
  6. So, 98/64 + 27/15 = 533/160
    In mixed form: 353/160

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