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Add 98/64 and 9/30

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 9/30

98/64 + 9/30 is 293/160.

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,
    98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    9/30 = 9 × 32/30 × 32 = 288/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/960 + 288/960 = 1470 + 288/960 = 1758/960
  5. 1758/960 simplified gives 293/160
  6. So, 98/64 + 9/30 = 293/160
    In mixed form: 1133/160

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