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Add 3/64 and 20/30

3/64 + 20/30 is 137/192.

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,
    3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    20/30 = 20 × 32/30 × 32 = 640/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/960 + 640/960 = 45 + 640/960 = 685/960
  5. 685/960 simplified gives 137/192
  6. So, 3/64 + 20/30 = 137/192

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