Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 30/5 and 10/64

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 10/64

30/5 + 10/64 is 197/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    30/5 = 30 × 64/5 × 64 = 1920/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/320 + 50/320 = 1920 + 50/320 = 1970/320
  5. 1970/320 simplified gives 197/32
  6. So, 30/5 + 10/64 = 197/32
    In mixed form: 65/32

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com