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Add 30/15 and 27/64

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 27/64

30/15 + 27/64 is 155/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    30/15 = 30 × 64/15 × 64 = 1920/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/960 + 405/960 = 1920 + 405/960 = 2325/960
  5. 2325/960 simplified gives 155/64
  6. So, 30/15 + 27/64 = 155/64
    In mixed form: 227/64

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