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Add 3/70 and 60/64

3/70 + 60/64 is 549/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    3/70 = 3 × 32/70 × 32 = 96/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/2240 + 2100/2240 = 96 + 2100/2240 = 2196/2240
  5. 2196/2240 simplified gives 549/560
  6. So, 3/70 + 60/64 = 549/560

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