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Add 5/64 and 54/30

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 1 24/30

5/64 + 54/30 is 601/320.

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,
    5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    54/30 = 54 × 32/30 × 32 = 1728/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/960 + 1728/960 = 75 + 1728/960 = 1803/960
  5. 1803/960 simplified gives 601/320
  6. So, 5/64 + 54/30 = 601/320
    In mixed form: 1281/320

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