Add 15/18 and 30/64
15/18 + 30/64 is 125/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576 - Add the two like fractions:
480/576 + 270/576 = 480 + 270/576 = 750/576 - 750/576 simplified gives 125/96
- So, 15/18 + 30/64 = 125/96
In mixed form: 129/96
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