Add 64/30 and 36/9
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 4 0/9
64/30 + 36/9 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
64/30 = 64 × 3/30 × 3 = 192/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90 - Add the two like fractions:
192/90 + 360/90 = 192 + 360/90 = 552/90 - 552/90 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 64/30 + 36/9 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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