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Add 30/4 and 42/64

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 42/64

30/4 + 42/64 is 261/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    30/4 = 30 × 16/4 × 16 = 480/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/64 + 42/64 = 480 + 42/64 = 522/64
  5. 522/64 simplified gives 261/32
  6. So, 30/4 + 42/64 = 261/32
    In mixed form: 85/32

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