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Add 30/12 and 15/64

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 15/64

30/12 + 15/64 is 175/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    30/12 = 30 × 16/12 × 16 = 480/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/192 + 45/192 = 480 + 45/192 = 525/192
  5. 525/192 simplified gives 175/64
  6. So, 30/12 + 15/64 = 175/64
    In mixed form: 247/64

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