Add 60/64 and 30/48
60/64 + 30/48 is 25/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
30/48 = 30 × 4/48 × 4 = 120/192 - Add the two like fractions:
180/192 + 120/192 = 180 + 120/192 = 300/192 - 300/192 simplified gives 25/16
- So, 60/64 + 30/48 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16
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