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Add 30/20 and 24/64

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 24/64

30/20 + 24/64 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    30/20 = 30 × 16/20 × 16 = 480/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/320 + 120/320 = 480 + 120/320 = 600/320
  5. 600/320 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 30/20 + 24/64 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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