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Add 15/64 and 28/30

15/64 + 28/30 is 1121/960.

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,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    28/30 = 28 × 32/30 × 32 = 896/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/960 + 896/960 = 225 + 896/960 = 1121/960
  5. So, 15/64 + 28/30 = 1121/960
    In mixed form: 1161/960

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