Add 24/30 and 8/64
24/30 + 8/64 is 37/40.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 32/30 × 32 = 768/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
8/64 = 8 × 15/64 × 15 = 120/960 - Add the two like fractions:
768/960 + 120/960 = 768 + 120/960 = 888/960 - 888/960 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 24/30 + 8/64 = 37/40
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