Add 30/40 and 48/64
30/40 + 48/64 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
30/40 = 30 × 8/40 × 8 = 240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
48/64 = 48 × 5/64 × 5 = 240/320 - Add the two like fractions:
240/320 + 240/320 = 240 + 240/320 = 480/320 - 480/320 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 30/40 + 48/64 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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