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Add 3/75 and 45/64

3/75 + 45/64 is 1189/1600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    3/75 = 3 × 64/75 × 64 = 192/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    45/64 = 45 × 75/64 × 75 = 3375/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/4800 + 3375/4800 = 192 + 3375/4800 = 3567/4800
  5. 3567/4800 simplified gives 1189/1600
  6. So, 3/75 + 45/64 = 1189/1600

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