Add 64/30 and 15/48
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 15/48
64/30 + 15/48 is 587/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
64/30 = 64 × 8/30 × 8 = 512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
512/240 + 75/240 = 512 + 75/240 = 587/240 - So, 64/30 + 15/48 = 587/240
In mixed form: 2107/240
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