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Add 30/35 and 81/64

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 17/64

30/35 + 81/64 is 951/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    30/35 = 30 × 64/35 × 64 = 1920/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    81/64 = 81 × 35/64 × 35 = 2835/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2240 + 2835/2240 = 1920 + 2835/2240 = 4755/2240
  5. 4755/2240 simplified gives 951/448
  6. So, 30/35 + 81/64 = 951/448
    In mixed form: 255/448

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