Add 30/6 and 64/5, Solve 5 0/6 + 12 4/5 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 64/5

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 12 4/5

30/6 + 64/5 is 89/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
64/5 = 64 × 6/5 × 6 = 384/30
Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 384/30 = 150 + 384/30 = 534/30
534/30 simplified gives 89/5
So, 30/6 + 64/5 = 89/5
In mixed form: 174/5

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