Add 36/64 and 27/30
36/64 + 27/30 is 117/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
27/30 = 27 × 32/30 × 32 = 864/960 - Add the two like fractions:
540/960 + 864/960 = 540 + 864/960 = 1404/960 - 1404/960 simplified gives 117/80
- So, 36/64 + 27/30 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80
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