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Add 30/25 and 18/64

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 18/64

30/25 + 18/64 is 237/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    30/25 = 30 × 64/25 × 64 = 1920/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    18/64 = 18 × 25/64 × 25 = 450/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1600 + 450/1600 = 1920 + 450/1600 = 2370/1600
  5. 2370/1600 simplified gives 237/160
  6. So, 30/25 + 18/64 = 237/160
    In mixed form: 177/160

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