Add 12/64 and 49/30
1st number: 12/64, 2nd number: 1 19/30
12/64 + 49/30 is 437/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
49/30 = 49 × 32/30 × 32 = 1568/960 - Add the two like fractions:
180/960 + 1568/960 = 180 + 1568/960 = 1748/960 - 1748/960 simplified gives 437/240
- So, 12/64 + 49/30 = 437/240
In mixed form: 1197/240
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