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Add 36/45 and 60/64

36/45 + 60/64 is 139/80.

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    36/45 = 36 × 64/45 × 64 = 2304/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    60/64 = 60 × 45/64 × 45 = 2700/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2880 + 2700/2880 = 2304 + 2700/2880 = 5004/2880
  5. 5004/2880 simplified gives 139/80
  6. So, 36/45 + 60/64 = 139/80
    In mixed form: 159/80

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