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Add 40/60 and 81/64

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 17/64

40/60 + 81/64 is 371/192.

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,
   81/64 = 81 × 15/64 × 15 = 1215/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/960 + 1215/960 = 640 + 1215/960 = 1855/960
5. 1855/960 simplified gives 371/192
6. So, 40/60 + 81/64 = 371/192
   In mixed form: 1179/192

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