Add 12/30 and 30/64
12/30 + 30/64 is 139/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
12/30 = 12 × 32/30 × 32 = 384/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960 - Add the two like fractions:
384/960 + 450/960 = 384 + 450/960 = 834/960 - 834/960 simplified gives 139/160
- So, 12/30 + 30/64 = 139/160
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