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Add 75/64 and 8/30

1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 8/30

75/64 + 8/30 is 1381/960.

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,
    75/64 = 75 × 15/64 × 15 = 1125/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/960 + 256/960 = 1125 + 256/960 = 1381/960
  5. So, 75/64 + 8/30 = 1381/960
    In mixed form: 1421/960

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