Add 18/64 and 16/30
18/64 + 16/30 is 391/480.
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,
18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
16/30 = 16 × 32/30 × 32 = 512/960 - Add the two like fractions:
270/960 + 512/960 = 270 + 512/960 = 782/960 - 782/960 simplified gives 391/480
- So, 18/64 + 16/30 = 391/480
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