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Add 30/64 and 25/27

30/64 + 25/27 is 1205/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    30/64 = 30 × 27/64 × 27 = 810/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    25/27 = 25 × 64/27 × 64 = 1600/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1728 + 1600/1728 = 810 + 1600/1728 = 2410/1728
  5. 2410/1728 simplified gives 1205/864
  6. So, 30/64 + 25/27 = 1205/864
    In mixed form: 1341/864

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