Add 30/18 and 60/64
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 60/64
30/18 + 60/64 is 125/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
30/18 = 30 × 32/18 × 32 = 960/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576 - Add the two like fractions:
960/576 + 540/576 = 960 + 540/576 = 1500/576 - 1500/576 simplified gives 125/48
- So, 30/18 + 60/64 = 125/48
In mixed form: 229/48
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