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Add 6/64 and 8/30

6/64 + 8/30 is 173/480.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/960 + 256/960 = 90 + 256/960 = 346/960
  5. 346/960 simplified gives 173/480
  6. So, 6/64 + 8/30 = 173/480

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