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Add 30/9 and 24/64

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/64

30/9 + 24/64 is 89/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    30/9 = 30 × 64/9 × 64 = 1920/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    24/64 = 24 × 9/64 × 9 = 216/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/576 + 216/576 = 1920 + 216/576 = 2136/576
  5. 2136/576 simplified gives 89/24
  6. So, 30/9 + 24/64 = 89/24
    In mixed form: 317/24

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