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Add 45/64 and 24/30

45/64 + 24/30 is 481/320.

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,
    45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    24/30 = 24 × 32/30 × 32 = 768/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/960 + 768/960 = 675 + 768/960 = 1443/960
  5. 1443/960 simplified gives 481/320
  6. So, 45/64 + 24/30 = 481/320
    In mixed form: 1161/320

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