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Add 24/64 and 6/30

24/64 + 6/30 is 23/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 30 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    6/30 = 6 × 32/30 × 32 = 192/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/960 + 192/960 = 360 + 192/960 = 552/960
  5. 552/960 simplified gives 23/40
  6. So, 24/64 + 6/30 = 23/40

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