Add 2/64 and 50/30
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 20/30
2/64 + 50/30 is 163/96.
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,
2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
50/30 = 50 × 32/30 × 32 = 1600/960 - Add the two like fractions:
30/960 + 1600/960 = 30 + 1600/960 = 1630/960 - 1630/960 simplified gives 163/96
- So, 2/64 + 50/30 = 163/96
In mixed form: 167/96
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