Add 30/56 and 35/64
30/56 + 35/64 is 485/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
30/56 = 30 × 8/56 × 8 = 240/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
35/64 = 35 × 7/64 × 7 = 245/448 - Add the two like fractions:
240/448 + 245/448 = 240 + 245/448 = 485/448 - So, 30/56 + 35/64 = 485/448
In mixed form: 137/448
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