Add 3/30 and 42/64
3/30 + 42/64 is 121/160.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 32/30 × 32 = 96/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960 - Add the two like fractions:
96/960 + 630/960 = 96 + 630/960 = 726/960 - 726/960 simplified gives 121/160
- So, 3/30 + 42/64 = 121/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/30+42/64 3/30+84/64 3/60+42/64 9/30+42/64 3/90+42/64 15/30+42/64 21/30+42/64