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Add 28/30 and 30/64

28/30 + 30/64 is 673/480.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 32/30 × 32 = 896/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/960 + 450/960 = 896 + 450/960 = 1346/960
  5. 1346/960 simplified gives 673/480
  6. So, 28/30 + 30/64 = 673/480
    In mixed form: 1193/480

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