Add 30/64 and 40/70
30/64 + 40/70 is 233/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
30/64 = 30 × 35/64 × 35 = 1050/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
40/70 = 40 × 32/70 × 32 = 1280/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2240 + 1280/2240 = 1050 + 1280/2240 = 2330/2240 - 2330/2240 simplified gives 233/224
- So, 30/64 + 40/70 = 233/224
In mixed form: 19/224
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