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Add 9/64 and 48/30

1st number: 9/64, 2nd number: 1 18/30

9/64 + 48/30 is 557/320.

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,
    9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    48/30 = 48 × 32/30 × 32 = 1536/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/960 + 1536/960 = 135 + 1536/960 = 1671/960
  5. 1671/960 simplified gives 557/320
  6. So, 9/64 + 48/30 = 557/320
    In mixed form: 1237/320

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