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Add 30/64 and 27/40

30/64 + 27/40 is 183/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 40 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    27/40 = 27 × 8/40 × 8 = 216/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/320 + 216/320 = 150 + 216/320 = 366/320
  5. 366/320 simplified gives 183/160
  6. So, 30/64 + 27/40 = 183/160
    In mixed form: 123/160

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