Add 10/64 and 42/30, Solve 10/64 + 1 12/30 as a fraction

Add 10/64 and 42/30

1^st number: 10/64, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

10/64 + 42/30 is 249/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
10/64 = 10 × 15/64 × 15 = 150/960
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
42/30 = 42 × 32/30 × 32 = 1344/960
Add the two like fractions:
150/960 + 1344/960 = 150 + 1344/960 = 1494/960
1494/960 simplified gives 249/160
So, 10/64 + 42/30 = 249/160
In mixed form: 189/160

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