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Add 30/6 and 15/64

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 15/64

30/6 + 15/64 is 335/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    30/6 = 30 × 32/6 × 32 = 960/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/192 + 45/192 = 960 + 45/192 = 1005/192
  5. 1005/192 simplified gives 335/64
  6. So, 30/6 + 15/64 = 335/64
    In mixed form: 515/64

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