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Add 30/64 and 25/36

30/64 + 25/36 is 335/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 36 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    25/36 = 25 × 16/36 × 16 = 400/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/576 + 400/576 = 270 + 400/576 = 670/576
  5. 670/576 simplified gives 335/288
  6. So, 30/64 + 25/36 = 335/288
    In mixed form: 147/288

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