Add 64/12 and 4/30
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 4/30
64/12 + 4/30 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 8/60 = 320 + 8/60 = 328/60 - 328/60 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 64/12 + 4/30 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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