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Add 1/6 and 60/64

1/6 + 60/64 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    1/6 = 1 × 32/6 × 32 = 32/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/192 + 180/192 = 32 + 180/192 = 212/192
  5. 212/192 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 1/6 + 60/64 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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