Add 30/64 and 50/81
30/64 + 50/81 is 2815/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 81 is 5184
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
30/64 = 30 × 81/64 × 81 = 2430/5184 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
50/81 = 50 × 64/81 × 64 = 3200/5184 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/5184 + 3200/5184 = 2430 + 3200/5184 = 5630/5184 - 5630/5184 simplified gives 2815/2592
- So, 30/64 + 50/81 = 2815/2592
In mixed form: 1223/2592
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