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Add 70/64 and 10/30

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 10/30

70/64 + 10/30 is 137/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 30 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    10/30 = 10 × 32/30 × 32 = 320/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/960 + 320/960 = 1050 + 320/960 = 1370/960
  5. 1370/960 simplified gives 137/96
  6. So, 70/64 + 10/30 = 137/96
    In mixed form: 141/96

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