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Add 5/64 and 30/14

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 2 2/14

5/64 + 30/14 is 995/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    30/14 = 30 × 32/14 × 32 = 960/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/448 + 960/448 = 35 + 960/448 = 995/448
  5. So, 5/64 + 30/14 = 995/448
    In mixed form: 299/448

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