Add 84/64 and 45/30
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 1 15/30
84/64 + 45/30 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
45/30 = 45 × 32/30 × 32 = 1440/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/960 + 1440/960 = 1260 + 1440/960 = 2700/960 - 2700/960 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 84/64 + 45/30 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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