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Add 12/60 and 12/64

12/60 + 12/64 is 31/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    12/60 = 12 × 16/60 × 16 = 192/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/960 + 180/960 = 192 + 180/960 = 372/960
  5. 372/960 simplified gives 31/80
  6. So, 12/60 + 12/64 = 31/80

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