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Add 4/64 and 49/60

4/64 + 49/60 is 211/240.

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,
    4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    49/60 = 49 × 16/60 × 16 = 784/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/960 + 784/960 = 60 + 784/960 = 844/960
  5. 844/960 simplified gives 211/240
  6. So, 4/64 + 49/60 = 211/240

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