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Add 30/72 and 54/64

30/72 + 54/64 is 121/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    30/72 = 30 × 8/72 × 8 = 240/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/576 + 486/576 = 240 + 486/576 = 726/576
  5. 726/576 simplified gives 121/96
  6. So, 30/72 + 54/64 = 121/96
    In mixed form: 125/96

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