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Add 4/64 and 9/60

4/64 + 9/60 is 17/80.

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,
    4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    9/60 = 9 × 16/60 × 16 = 144/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/960 + 144/960 = 60 + 144/960 = 204/960
  5. 204/960 simplified gives 17/80
  6. So, 4/64 + 9/60 = 17/80

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