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Add 30/56 and 35/64

30/56 + 35/64 is 485/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    30/56 = 30 × 8/56 × 8 = 240/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    35/64 = 35 × 7/64 × 7 = 245/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/448 + 245/448 = 240 + 245/448 = 485/448
  5. So, 30/56 + 35/64 = 485/448
    In mixed form: 137/448

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