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Add 30/64 and 49/70

30/64 + 49/70 is 187/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    30/64 = 30 × 35/64 × 35 = 1050/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    49/70 = 49 × 32/70 × 32 = 1568/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2240 + 1568/2240 = 1050 + 1568/2240 = 2618/2240
  5. 2618/2240 simplified gives 187/160
  6. So, 30/64 + 49/70 = 187/160
    In mixed form: 127/160

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