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Add 54/21 and 60/64

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 60/64

54/21 + 60/64 is 393/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
   54/21 = 54 × 64/21 × 64 = 3456/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/1344 + 1260/1344 = 3456 + 1260/1344 = 4716/1344
5. 4716/1344 simplified gives 393/112
6. So, 54/21 + 60/64 = 393/112
   In mixed form: 357/112

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