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Add 30/21 and 3/64

1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 3/64

30/21 + 3/64 is 661/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    30/21 = 30 × 64/21 × 64 = 1920/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1344 + 63/1344 = 1920 + 63/1344 = 1983/1344
  5. 1983/1344 simplified gives 661/448
  6. So, 30/21 + 3/64 = 661/448
    In mixed form: 1213/448

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