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Add 15/60 and 54/64

15/60 + 54/64 is 35/32.

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,
    15/60 = 15 × 16/60 × 16 = 240/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    54/64 = 54 × 15/64 × 15 = 810/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/960 + 810/960 = 240 + 810/960 = 1050/960
  5. 1050/960 simplified gives 35/32
  6. So, 15/60 + 54/64 = 35/32
    In mixed form: 13/32

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