Add 30/20 and 30/64
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 30/64
30/20 + 30/64 is 63/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
30/20 = 30 × 16/20 × 16 = 480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320 - Add the two like fractions:
480/320 + 150/320 = 480 + 150/320 = 630/320 - 630/320 simplified gives 63/32
- So, 30/20 + 30/64 = 63/32
In mixed form: 131/32
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