Add 30/15 and 20/64
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 20/64
30/15 + 20/64 is 37/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
30/15 = 30 × 64/15 × 64 = 1920/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
20/64 = 20 × 15/64 × 15 = 300/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/960 + 300/960 = 1920 + 300/960 = 2220/960 - 2220/960 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 30/15 + 20/64 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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