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Add 36/30 and 15/64

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 15/64

36/30 + 15/64 is 459/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    36/30 = 36 × 32/30 × 32 = 1152/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/960 + 225/960 = 1152 + 225/960 = 1377/960
  5. 1377/960 simplified gives 459/320
  6. So, 36/30 + 15/64 = 459/320
    In mixed form: 1139/320

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