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Add 1/64 and 18/60

1/64 + 18/60 is 101/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    18/60 = 18 × 16/60 × 16 = 288/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/960 + 288/960 = 15 + 288/960 = 303/960
  5. 303/960 simplified gives 101/320
  6. So, 1/64 + 18/60 = 101/320

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