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Add 36/64 and 21/60

36/64 + 21/60 is 73/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    21/60 = 21 × 16/60 × 16 = 336/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/960 + 336/960 = 540 + 336/960 = 876/960
  5. 876/960 simplified gives 73/80
  6. So, 36/64 + 21/60 = 73/80

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