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Add 75/30 and 9/64

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 9/64

75/30 + 9/64 is 169/64.

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,
    75/30 = 75 × 32/30 × 32 = 2400/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/960 + 135/960 = 2400 + 135/960 = 2535/960
  5. 2535/960 simplified gives 169/64
  6. So, 75/30 + 9/64 = 169/64
    In mixed form: 241/64

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