Add 15/3 and 30/64
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 30/64
15/3 + 30/64 is 175/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
15/3 = 15 × 64/3 × 64 = 960/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Add the two like fractions:
960/192 + 90/192 = 960 + 90/192 = 1050/192 - 1050/192 simplified gives 175/32
- So, 15/3 + 30/64 = 175/32
In mixed form: 515/32
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