Add 84/30 and 12/64
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 12/64
84/30 + 12/64 is 239/80.
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,
84/30 = 84 × 32/30 × 32 = 2688/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/960 + 180/960 = 2688 + 180/960 = 2868/960 - 2868/960 simplified gives 239/80
- So, 84/30 + 12/64 = 239/80
In mixed form: 279/80
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