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Add 24/10 and 30/64

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 30/64

24/10 + 30/64 is 459/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    24/10 = 24 × 32/10 × 32 = 768/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/320 + 150/320 = 768 + 150/320 = 918/320
  5. 918/320 simplified gives 459/160
  6. So, 24/10 + 30/64 = 459/160
    In mixed form: 2139/160

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