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Add 81/64 and 56/30

1st number: 1 17/64, 2nd number: 1 26/30

81/64 + 56/30 is 3007/960.

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,
    81/64 = 81 × 15/64 × 15 = 1215/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    56/30 = 56 × 32/30 × 32 = 1792/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/960 + 1792/960 = 1215 + 1792/960 = 3007/960
  5. So, 81/64 + 56/30 = 3007/960
    In mixed form: 3127/960

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