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Add 20/30 and 30/64

20/30 + 30/64 is 109/96.

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,
    20/30 = 20 × 32/30 × 32 = 640/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/960 + 450/960 = 640 + 450/960 = 1090/960
  5. 1090/960 simplified gives 109/96
  6. So, 20/30 + 30/64 = 109/96
    In mixed form: 113/96

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