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Add 40/64 and 3/30

40/64 + 3/30 is 29/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    40/64 = 40 × 15/64 × 15 = 600/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    3/30 = 3 × 32/30 × 32 = 96/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/960 + 96/960 = 600 + 96/960 = 696/960
  5. 696/960 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 40/64 + 3/30 = 29/40

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