Add 24/64 and 12/30
24/64 + 12/30 is 31/40.
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,
24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
12/30 = 12 × 32/30 × 32 = 384/960 - Add the two like fractions:
360/960 + 384/960 = 360 + 384/960 = 744/960 - 744/960 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 24/64 + 12/30 = 31/40
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