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Add 30/7 and 6/64

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 6/64

30/7 + 6/64 is 981/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    30/7 = 30 × 64/7 × 64 = 1920/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/448 + 42/448 = 1920 + 42/448 = 1962/448
  5. 1962/448 simplified gives 981/224
  6. So, 30/7 + 6/64 = 981/224
    In mixed form: 485/224

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