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Add 72/30 and 4/64

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 4/64

72/30 + 4/64 is 197/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    72/30 = 72 × 32/30 × 32 = 2304/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/960 + 60/960 = 2304 + 60/960 = 2364/960
  5. 2364/960 simplified gives 197/80
  6. So, 72/30 + 4/64 = 197/80
    In mixed form: 237/80

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