Add 30/12 and 15/64
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 15/64
30/12 + 15/64 is 175/64.
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,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Add the two like fractions:
480/192 + 45/192 = 480 + 45/192 = 525/192 - 525/192 simplified gives 175/64
- So, 30/12 + 15/64 = 175/64
In mixed form: 247/64
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