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Add 64/5 and 30/6

1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 5 0/6

64/5 + 30/6 is 89/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    64/5 = 64 × 6/5 × 6 = 384/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/30 + 150/30 = 384 + 150/30 = 534/30
  5. 534/30 simplified gives 89/5
  6. So, 64/5 + 30/6 = 89/5
    In mixed form: 174/5

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