Add 64/30 and 5/9
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 5/9
64/30 + 5/9 is 121/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
192/90 + 50/90 = 192 + 50/90 = 242/90 - 242/90 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 64/30 + 5/9 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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