Add 64/30 and 70/96
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 70/96
64/30 + 70/96 is 229/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
64/30 = 64 × 16/30 × 16 = 1024/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/480 + 350/480 = 1024 + 350/480 = 1374/480 - 1374/480 simplified gives 229/80
- So, 64/30 + 70/96 = 229/80
In mixed form: 269/80
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