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Add 30/64 and 27/48

30/64 + 27/48 is 33/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 48 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    27/48 = 27 × 4/48 × 4 = 108/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/192 + 108/192 = 90 + 108/192 = 198/192
  5. 198/192 simplified gives 33/32
  6. So, 30/64 + 27/48 = 33/32
    In mixed form: 11/32

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