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Add 30/28 and 60/64

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 60/64

30/28 + 60/64 is 225/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    30/28 = 30 × 16/28 × 16 = 480/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    60/64 = 60 × 7/64 × 7 = 420/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/448 + 420/448 = 480 + 420/448 = 900/448
  5. 900/448 simplified gives 225/112
  6. So, 30/28 + 60/64 = 225/112
    In mixed form: 21/112

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