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Add 40/64 and 9/30

40/64 + 9/30 is 37/40.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 32/30 × 32 = 288/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/960 + 288/960 = 600 + 288/960 = 888/960
  5. 888/960 simplified gives 37/40
  6. So, 40/64 + 9/30 = 37/40

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