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Add 5/64 and 30/72

5/64 + 30/72 is 95/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 72 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    30/72 = 30 × 8/72 × 8 = 240/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/576 + 240/576 = 45 + 240/576 = 285/576
  5. 285/576 simplified gives 95/192
  6. So, 5/64 + 30/72 = 95/192

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