Add 18/30 and 50/64
18/30 + 50/64 is 221/160.
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,
50/64 = 50 × 15/64 × 15 = 750/960 - Add the two like fractions:
576/960 + 750/960 = 576 + 750/960 = 1326/960 - 1326/960 simplified gives 221/160
- So, 18/30 + 50/64 = 221/160
In mixed form: 161/160
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