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Add 6/30 and 60/64

6/30 + 60/64 is 91/80.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 32/30 × 32 = 192/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/960 + 900/960 = 192 + 900/960 = 1092/960
  5. 1092/960 simplified gives 91/80
  6. So, 6/30 + 60/64 = 91/80
    In mixed form: 111/80

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