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Add 1/81 and 60/64

1/81 + 60/64 is 1231/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
    1/81 = 1 × 64/81 × 64 = 64/5184
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
    60/64 = 60 × 81/64 × 81 = 4860/5184
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/5184 + 4860/5184 = 64 + 4860/5184 = 4924/5184
  5. 4924/5184 simplified gives 1231/1296
  6. So, 1/81 + 60/64 = 1231/1296

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