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Add 30/18 and 60/64

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 60/64

30/18 + 60/64 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    30/18 = 30 × 32/18 × 32 = 960/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/576 + 540/576 = 960 + 540/576 = 1500/576
  5. 1500/576 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 30/18 + 60/64 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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