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Add 64/15 and 30/56

1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 30/56

64/15 + 30/56 is 2017/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    64/15 = 64 × 56/15 × 56 = 3584/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/840 + 450/840 = 3584 + 450/840 = 4034/840
  5. 4034/840 simplified gives 2017/420
  6. So, 64/15 + 30/56 = 2017/420
    In mixed form: 4337/420

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