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Add 30/64 and 30/24

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 1 6/24

30/64 + 30/24 is 55/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    30/24 = 30 × 8/24 × 8 = 240/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/192 + 240/192 = 90 + 240/192 = 330/192
  5. 330/192 simplified gives 55/32
  6. So, 30/64 + 30/24 = 55/32
    In mixed form: 123/32

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