Add 45/64 and 16/30
45/64 + 16/30 is 1187/960.
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,
45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
16/30 = 16 × 32/30 × 32 = 512/960 - Add the two like fractions:
675/960 + 512/960 = 675 + 512/960 = 1187/960 - So, 45/64 + 16/30 = 1187/960
In mixed form: 1227/960
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