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Add 36/60 and 70/64

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

36/60 + 70/64 is 271/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   36/60 = 36 × 16/60 × 16 = 576/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/960 + 1050/960 = 576 + 1050/960 = 1626/960
5. 1626/960 simplified gives 271/160
6. So, 36/60 + 70/64 = 271/160
   In mixed form: 1111/160

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