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Add 15/9 and 30/64

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 30/64

15/9 + 30/64 is 205/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    15/9 = 15 × 64/9 × 64 = 960/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/576 + 270/576 = 960 + 270/576 = 1230/576
  5. 1230/576 simplified gives 205/96
  6. So, 15/9 + 30/64 = 205/96
    In mixed form: 213/96

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