Add 6/64 and 8/30
6/64 + 8/30 is 173/480.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960 - Add the two like fractions:
90/960 + 256/960 = 90 + 256/960 = 346/960 - 346/960 simplified gives 173/480
- So, 6/64 + 8/30 = 173/480
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/64+8/30 6/64+16/30 6/64+8/60 18/64+8/30 6/64+24/30 6/64+8/90 30/64+8/30 6/64+40/30 42/64+8/30 6/64+56/30