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Add 14/64 and 27/30

14/64 + 27/30 is 179/160.

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,
    14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    27/30 = 27 × 32/30 × 32 = 864/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/960 + 864/960 = 210 + 864/960 = 1074/960
  5. 1074/960 simplified gives 179/160
  6. So, 14/64 + 27/30 = 179/160
    In mixed form: 119/160

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