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Add 3/18 and 60/64

3/18 + 60/64 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    3/18 = 3 × 32/18 × 32 = 96/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/576 + 540/576 = 96 + 540/576 = 636/576
  5. 636/576 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 3/18 + 60/64 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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