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Add 54/64 and 35/75

54/64 + 35/75 is 629/480.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    54/64 = 54 × 75/64 × 75 = 4050/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    35/75 = 35 × 64/75 × 64 = 2240/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/4800 + 2240/4800 = 4050 + 2240/4800 = 6290/4800
  5. 6290/4800 simplified gives 629/480
  6. So, 54/64 + 35/75 = 629/480
    In mixed form: 1149/480

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