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Add 30/9 and 5/64

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 5/64

30/9 + 5/64 is 655/192.

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,
    5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/576 + 45/576 = 1920 + 45/576 = 1965/576
  5. 1965/576 simplified gives 655/192
  6. So, 30/9 + 5/64 = 655/192
    In mixed form: 379/192

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