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Add 28/60 and 6/64

28/60 + 6/64 is 269/480.

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,
    28/60 = 28 × 16/60 × 16 = 448/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/960 + 90/960 = 448 + 90/960 = 538/960
  5. 538/960 simplified gives 269/480
  6. So, 28/60 + 6/64 = 269/480

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