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Add 18/64 and 3/60

18/64 + 3/60 is 53/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    3/60 = 3 × 16/60 × 16 = 48/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/960 + 48/960 = 270 + 48/960 = 318/960
  5. 318/960 simplified gives 53/160
  6. So, 18/64 + 3/60 = 53/160

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