Add 64/8 and 14/30
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 14/30
64/8 + 14/30 is 127/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
64/8 = 64 × 15/8 × 15 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 56/120 = 960 + 56/120 = 1016/120 - 1016/120 simplified gives 127/15
- So, 64/8 + 14/30 = 127/15
In mixed form: 87/15
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