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Add 40/30 and 12/64

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 12/64

40/30 + 12/64 is 73/48.

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,
    40/30 = 40 × 32/30 × 32 = 1280/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/960 + 180/960 = 1280 + 180/960 = 1460/960
  5. 1460/960 simplified gives 73/48
  6. So, 40/30 + 12/64 = 73/48
    In mixed form: 125/48

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