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Add 3/60 and 90/64

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 26/64

3/60 + 90/64 is 233/160.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 16/60 × 16 = 48/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    90/64 = 90 × 15/64 × 15 = 1350/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/960 + 1350/960 = 48 + 1350/960 = 1398/960
  5. 1398/960 simplified gives 233/160
  6. So, 3/60 + 90/64 = 233/160
    In mixed form: 173/160

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