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Add 36/30 and 20/64

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 20/64

36/30 + 20/64 is 121/80.

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,
    20/64 = 20 × 15/64 × 15 = 300/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/960 + 300/960 = 1152 + 300/960 = 1452/960
  5. 1452/960 simplified gives 121/80
  6. So, 36/30 + 20/64 = 121/80
    In mixed form: 141/80

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