Add 84/64 and 9/30
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 9/30
84/64 + 9/30 is 129/80.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 32/30 × 32 = 288/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/960 + 288/960 = 1260 + 288/960 = 1548/960 - 1548/960 simplified gives 129/80
- So, 84/64 + 9/30 = 129/80
In mixed form: 149/80
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