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Add 5/36 and 60/64

5/36 + 60/64 is 155/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/576 + 540/576 = 80 + 540/576 = 620/576
  5. 620/576 simplified gives 155/144
  6. So, 5/36 + 60/64 = 155/144
    In mixed form: 111/144

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