Add 18/30 and 30/64
18/30 + 30/64 is 171/160.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 32/30 × 32 = 576/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960 - Add the two like fractions:
576/960 + 450/960 = 576 + 450/960 = 1026/960 - 1026/960 simplified gives 171/160
- So, 18/30 + 30/64 = 171/160
In mixed form: 111/160
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