Add 72/70 and 30/64
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 30/64
72/70 + 30/64 is 1677/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
72/70 = 72 × 32/70 × 32 = 2304/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
30/64 = 30 × 35/64 × 35 = 1050/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2240 + 1050/2240 = 2304 + 1050/2240 = 3354/2240 - 3354/2240 simplified gives 1677/1120
- So, 72/70 + 30/64 = 1677/1120
In mixed form: 1557/1120
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