Add 56/64 and 20/30
56/64 + 20/30 is 37/24.
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,
56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
20/30 = 20 × 32/30 × 32 = 640/960 - Add the two like fractions:
840/960 + 640/960 = 840 + 640/960 = 1480/960 - 1480/960 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 56/64 + 20/30 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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