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Add 35/54 and 60/64

35/54 + 60/64 is 685/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    35/54 = 35 × 32/54 × 32 = 1120/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1728 + 1620/1728 = 1120 + 1620/1728 = 2740/1728
  5. 2740/1728 simplified gives 685/432
  6. So, 35/54 + 60/64 = 685/432
    In mixed form: 1253/432

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