Add 6/64 and 42/30
1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 1 12/30
6/64 + 42/30 is 239/160.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
42/30 = 42 × 32/30 × 32 = 1344/960 - Add the two like fractions:
90/960 + 1344/960 = 90 + 1344/960 = 1434/960 - 1434/960 simplified gives 239/160
- So, 6/64 + 42/30 = 239/160
In mixed form: 179/160
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