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Add 35/64 and 60/45

1st number: 35/64, 2nd number: 1 15/45

35/64 + 60/45 is 361/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    35/64 = 35 × 45/64 × 45 = 1575/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    60/45 = 60 × 64/45 × 64 = 3840/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2880 + 3840/2880 = 1575 + 3840/2880 = 5415/2880
  5. 5415/2880 simplified gives 361/192
  6. So, 35/64 + 60/45 = 361/192
    In mixed form: 1169/192

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