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Add 3/5 and 36/64

3/5 + 36/64 is 93/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    3/5 = 3 × 64/5 × 64 = 192/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/320 + 180/320 = 192 + 180/320 = 372/320
  5. 372/320 simplified gives 93/80
  6. So, 3/5 + 36/64 = 93/80
    In mixed form: 113/80

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