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Add 15/64 and 30/48

15/64 + 30/48 is 55/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 48 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    30/48 = 30 × 4/48 × 4 = 120/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/192 + 120/192 = 45 + 120/192 = 165/192
  5. 165/192 simplified gives 55/64
  6. So, 15/64 + 30/48 = 55/64

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