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Add 30/64 and 16/70

30/64 + 16/70 is 781/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    30/64 = 30 × 35/64 × 35 = 1050/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    16/70 = 16 × 32/70 × 32 = 512/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2240 + 512/2240 = 1050 + 512/2240 = 1562/2240
  5. 1562/2240 simplified gives 781/1120
  6. So, 30/64 + 16/70 = 781/1120

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