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Add 30/64 and 56/10

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 5 6/10

30/64 + 56/10 is 971/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    56/10 = 56 × 32/10 × 32 = 1792/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/320 + 1792/320 = 150 + 1792/320 = 1942/320
  5. 1942/320 simplified gives 971/160
  6. So, 30/64 + 56/10 = 971/160
    In mixed form: 611/160

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