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Add 64/4 and 56/30

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 1 26/30

64/4 + 56/30 is 268/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    64/4 = 64 × 15/4 × 15 = 960/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/60 + 112/60 = 960 + 112/60 = 1072/60
  5. 1072/60 simplified gives 268/15
  6. So, 64/4 + 56/30 = 268/15
    In mixed form: 1713/15

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