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Add 6/64 and 42/30

1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 1 12/30

6/64 + 42/30 is 239/160.

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,
    6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    42/30 = 42 × 32/30 × 32 = 1344/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/960 + 1344/960 = 90 + 1344/960 = 1434/960
  5. 1434/960 simplified gives 239/160
  6. So, 6/64 + 42/30 = 239/160
    In mixed form: 179/160

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