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Add 24/30 and 21/64

24/30 + 21/64 is 361/320.

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,
    24/30 = 24 × 32/30 × 32 = 768/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    21/64 = 21 × 15/64 × 15 = 315/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/960 + 315/960 = 768 + 315/960 = 1083/960
  5. 1083/960 simplified gives 361/320
  6. So, 24/30 + 21/64 = 361/320
    In mixed form: 141/320

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