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Add 18/64 and 6/60

18/64 + 6/60 is 61/160.

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,
    6/60 = 6 × 16/60 × 16 = 96/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/960 + 96/960 = 270 + 96/960 = 366/960
  5. 366/960 simplified gives 61/160
  6. So, 18/64 + 6/60 = 61/160

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