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Add 60/30 and 15/64

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 15/64

60/30 + 15/64 is 143/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    60/30 = 60 × 32/30 × 32 = 1920/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/960 + 225/960 = 1920 + 225/960 = 2145/960
  5. 2145/960 simplified gives 143/64
  6. So, 60/30 + 15/64 = 143/64
    In mixed form: 215/64

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