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Add 4/10 and 60/64

4/10 + 60/64 is 107/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    4/10 = 4 × 32/10 × 32 = 128/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/320 + 300/320 = 128 + 300/320 = 428/320
  5. 428/320 simplified gives 107/80
  6. So, 4/10 + 60/64 = 107/80
    In mixed form: 127/80

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