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Add 5/75 and 63/64

5/75 + 63/64 is 1009/960.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    5/75 = 5 × 64/75 × 64 = 320/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    63/64 = 63 × 75/64 × 75 = 4725/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/4800 + 4725/4800 = 320 + 4725/4800 = 5045/4800
  5. 5045/4800 simplified gives 1009/960
  6. So, 5/75 + 63/64 = 1009/960
    In mixed form: 149/960

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