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Add 30/64 and 80/75

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 1 5/75

30/64 + 80/75 is 737/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    30/64 = 30 × 75/64 × 75 = 2250/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    80/75 = 80 × 64/75 × 64 = 5120/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/4800 + 5120/4800 = 2250 + 5120/4800 = 7370/4800
  5. 7370/4800 simplified gives 737/480
  6. So, 30/64 + 80/75 = 737/480
    In mixed form: 1257/480

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