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Add 5/30 and 7/64

5/30 + 7/64 is 53/192.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    7/64 = 7 × 15/64 × 15 = 105/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/960 + 105/960 = 160 + 105/960 = 265/960
  5. 265/960 simplified gives 53/192
  6. So, 5/30 + 7/64 = 53/192

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