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Add 30/64 and 40/30

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 1 10/30

30/64 + 40/30 is 173/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 30 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    40/30 = 40 × 32/30 × 32 = 1280/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/960 + 1280/960 = 450 + 1280/960 = 1730/960
  5. 1730/960 simplified gives 173/96
  6. So, 30/64 + 40/30 = 173/96
    In mixed form: 177/96

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