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Add 36/64 and 48/60

36/64 + 48/60 is 109/80.

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,
    48/60 = 48 × 16/60 × 16 = 768/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/960 + 768/960 = 540 + 768/960 = 1308/960
  5. 1308/960 simplified gives 109/80
  6. So, 36/64 + 48/60 = 109/80
    In mixed form: 129/80

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