Add 21/64 and 8/30
21/64 + 8/30 is 571/960.
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,
21/64 = 21 × 15/64 × 15 = 315/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960 - Add the two like fractions:
315/960 + 256/960 = 315 + 256/960 = 571/960 - So, 21/64 + 8/30 = 571/960
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