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Add 18/21 and 60/64

18/21 + 60/64 is 201/112.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    18/21 = 18 × 64/21 × 64 = 1152/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1344 + 1260/1344 = 1152 + 1260/1344 = 2412/1344
  5. 2412/1344 simplified gives 201/112
  6. So, 18/21 + 60/64 = 201/112
    In mixed form: 189/112

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