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Add 30/54 and 6/64

30/54 + 6/64 is 187/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    30/54 = 30 × 32/54 × 32 = 960/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1728 + 162/1728 = 960 + 162/1728 = 1122/1728
  5. 1122/1728 simplified gives 187/288
  6. So, 30/54 + 6/64 = 187/288

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