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Add 4/60 and 60/64

4/60 + 60/64 is 241/240.

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,
    4/60 = 4 × 16/60 × 16 = 64/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/960 + 900/960 = 64 + 900/960 = 964/960
  5. 964/960 simplified gives 241/240
  6. So, 4/60 + 60/64 = 241/240
    In mixed form: 11/240

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