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Add 30/80 and 48/64

30/80 + 48/64 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    30/80 = 30 × 4/80 × 4 = 120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    48/64 = 48 × 5/64 × 5 = 240/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/320 + 240/320 = 120 + 240/320 = 360/320
  5. 360/320 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 30/80 + 48/64 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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