Add 50/64 and 2/30
50/64 + 2/30 is 407/480.
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,
50/64 = 50 × 15/64 × 15 = 750/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
2/30 = 2 × 32/30 × 32 = 64/960 - Add the two like fractions:
750/960 + 64/960 = 750 + 64/960 = 814/960 - 814/960 simplified gives 407/480
- So, 50/64 + 2/30 = 407/480
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