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Add 15/30 and 7/64

15/30 + 7/64 is 39/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    15/30 = 15 × 32/30 × 32 = 480/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    7/64 = 7 × 15/64 × 15 = 105/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/960 + 105/960 = 480 + 105/960 = 585/960
  5. 585/960 simplified gives 39/64
  6. So, 15/30 + 7/64 = 39/64

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