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Add 72/64 and 1/30

1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 1/30

72/64 + 1/30 is 139/120.

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,
    72/64 = 72 × 15/64 × 15 = 1080/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    1/30 = 1 × 32/30 × 32 = 32/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/960 + 32/960 = 1080 + 32/960 = 1112/960
  5. 1112/960 simplified gives 139/120
  6. So, 72/64 + 1/30 = 139/120
    In mixed form: 119/120

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