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Add 15/18 and 60/64

15/18 + 60/64 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/576 + 540/576 = 480 + 540/576 = 1020/576
  5. 1020/576 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 15/18 + 60/64 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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