Add 30/64 and 72/75, Solve 30/64 + 72/75 as a fraction

Add 30/64 and 72/75

30/64 + 72/75 is 1143/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
30/64 = 30 × 75/64 × 75 = 2250/4800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
72/75 = 72 × 64/75 × 64 = 4608/4800
Add the two like fractions:
2250/4800 + 4608/4800 = 2250 + 4608/4800 = 6858/4800
6858/4800 simplified gives 1143/800
So, 30/64 + 72/75 = 1143/800
In mixed form: 1343/800

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