Add 64/12 and 14/30, Solve 5 4/12 + 14/30 as a fraction

Add 64/12 and 14/30

1^st number: 5 4/12, 2^nd number: 14/30

64/12 + 14/30 is 29/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
64/12 = 64 × 5/12 × 5 = 320/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 28/60 = 320 + 28/60 = 348/60
348/60 simplified gives 29/5
So, 64/12 + 14/30 = 29/5
In mixed form: 54/5

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