Add 30/12 and 10/64
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 10/64
30/12 + 10/64 is 85/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
30/12 = 30 × 16/12 × 16 = 480/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Add the two like fractions:
480/192 + 30/192 = 480 + 30/192 = 510/192 - 510/192 simplified gives 85/32
- So, 30/12 + 10/64 = 85/32
In mixed form: 221/32
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