Add 64/4 and 14/30
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 14/30
64/4 + 14/30 is 247/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
64/4 = 64 × 15/4 × 15 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
960/60 + 28/60 = 960 + 28/60 = 988/60 - 988/60 simplified gives 247/15
- So, 64/4 + 14/30 = 247/15
In mixed form: 167/15
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