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Add 18/60 and 50/64

18/60 + 50/64 is 173/160.

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,
    18/60 = 18 × 16/60 × 16 = 288/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    50/64 = 50 × 15/64 × 15 = 750/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/960 + 750/960 = 288 + 750/960 = 1038/960
  5. 1038/960 simplified gives 173/160
  6. So, 18/60 + 50/64 = 173/160
    In mixed form: 113/160

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