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Add 30/36 and 15/64

30/36 + 15/64 is 205/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    30/36 = 30 × 16/36 × 16 = 480/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/576 + 135/576 = 480 + 135/576 = 615/576
  5. 615/576 simplified gives 205/192
  6. So, 30/36 + 15/64 = 205/192
    In mixed form: 113/192

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