Add 4/30 and 42/64
4/30 + 42/64 is 379/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
4/30 = 4 × 32/30 × 32 = 128/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960 - Add the two like fractions:
128/960 + 630/960 = 128 + 630/960 = 758/960 - 758/960 simplified gives 379/480
- So, 4/30 + 42/64 = 379/480
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