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Add 60/64 and 7/30

60/64 + 7/30 is 281/240.

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,
    60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    7/30 = 7 × 32/30 × 32 = 224/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/960 + 224/960 = 900 + 224/960 = 1124/960
  5. 1124/960 simplified gives 281/240
  6. So, 60/64 + 7/30 = 281/240
    In mixed form: 141/240

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