Add 8/30 and 60/64
8/30 + 60/64 is 289/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960 - Add the two like fractions:
256/960 + 900/960 = 256 + 900/960 = 1156/960 - 1156/960 simplified gives 289/240
- So, 8/30 + 60/64 = 289/240
In mixed form: 149/240
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