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Add 50/30 and 9/64

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 9/64

50/30 + 9/64 is 347/192.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 32/30 × 32 = 1600/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/960 + 135/960 = 1600 + 135/960 = 1735/960
  5. 1735/960 simplified gives 347/192
  6. So, 50/30 + 9/64 = 347/192
    In mixed form: 1155/192

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