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Add 20/60 and 75/64

1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 1 11/64

20/60 + 75/64 is 289/192.

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,
    20/60 = 20 × 16/60 × 16 = 320/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    75/64 = 75 × 15/64 × 15 = 1125/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/960 + 1125/960 = 320 + 1125/960 = 1445/960
  5. 1445/960 simplified gives 289/192
  6. So, 20/60 + 75/64 = 289/192
    In mixed form: 197/192

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