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Add 30/75 and 30/64

30/75 + 30/64 is 139/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    30/75 = 30 × 64/75 × 64 = 1920/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    30/64 = 30 × 75/64 × 75 = 2250/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/4800 + 2250/4800 = 1920 + 2250/4800 = 4170/4800
  5. 4170/4800 simplified gives 139/160
  6. So, 30/75 + 30/64 = 139/160

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