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Add 70/64 and 4/30

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 4/30

70/64 + 4/30 is 589/480.

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,
    70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    4/30 = 4 × 32/30 × 32 = 128/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/960 + 128/960 = 1050 + 128/960 = 1178/960
  5. 1178/960 simplified gives 589/480
  6. So, 70/64 + 4/30 = 589/480
    In mixed form: 1109/480

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