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Add 56/64 and 45/60

56/64 + 45/60 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    45/60 = 45 × 16/60 × 16 = 720/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/960 + 720/960 = 840 + 720/960 = 1560/960
  5. 1560/960 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 56/64 + 45/60 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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