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Add 40/30 and 21/64

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 21/64

40/30 + 21/64 is 319/192.

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,
    21/64 = 21 × 15/64 × 15 = 315/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/960 + 315/960 = 1280 + 315/960 = 1595/960
  5. 1595/960 simplified gives 319/192
  6. So, 40/30 + 21/64 = 319/192
    In mixed form: 1127/192

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