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Add 80/30 and 36/64

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 36/64

80/30 + 36/64 is 155/48.

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,
    80/30 = 80 × 32/30 × 32 = 2560/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/960 + 540/960 = 2560 + 540/960 = 3100/960
  5. 3100/960 simplified gives 155/48
  6. So, 80/30 + 36/64 = 155/48
    In mixed form: 311/48

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