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Add 30/81 and 6/64

30/81 + 6/64 is 401/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
    30/81 = 30 × 64/81 × 64 = 1920/5184
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
    6/64 = 6 × 81/64 × 81 = 486/5184
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/5184 + 486/5184 = 1920 + 486/5184 = 2406/5184
  5. 2406/5184 simplified gives 401/864
  6. So, 30/81 + 6/64 = 401/864

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