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Add 40/60 and 60/64

40/60 + 60/64 is 77/48.

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,
    40/60 = 40 × 16/60 × 16 = 640/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/960 + 900/960 = 640 + 900/960 = 1540/960
  5. 1540/960 simplified gives 77/48
  6. So, 40/60 + 60/64 = 77/48
    In mixed form: 129/48

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