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Add 5/30 and 28/64

5/30 + 28/64 is 29/48.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    28/64 = 28 × 15/64 × 15 = 420/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/960 + 420/960 = 160 + 420/960 = 580/960
  5. 580/960 simplified gives 29/48
  6. So, 5/30 + 28/64 = 29/48

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