Add 64/30 and 70/72
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 70/72
64/30 + 70/72 is 559/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
64/30 = 64 × 12/30 × 12 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 350/360 = 768 + 350/360 = 1118/360 - 1118/360 simplified gives 559/180
- So, 64/30 + 70/72 = 559/180
In mixed form: 319/180
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