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Add 54/30 and 50/64

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 50/64

54/30 + 50/64 is 413/160.

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,
    54/30 = 54 × 32/30 × 32 = 1728/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    50/64 = 50 × 15/64 × 15 = 750/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/960 + 750/960 = 1728 + 750/960 = 2478/960
  5. 2478/960 simplified gives 413/160
  6. So, 54/30 + 50/64 = 413/160
    In mixed form: 293/160

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