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Add 84/64 and 3/30

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 3/30

84/64 + 3/30 is 113/80.

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,
    84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    3/30 = 3 × 32/30 × 32 = 96/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/960 + 96/960 = 1260 + 96/960 = 1356/960
  5. 1356/960 simplified gives 113/80
  6. So, 84/64 + 3/30 = 113/80
    In mixed form: 133/80

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