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Add 6/64 and 12/60

6/64 + 12/60 is 47/160.

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,
    6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    12/60 = 12 × 16/60 × 16 = 192/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/960 + 192/960 = 90 + 192/960 = 282/960
  5. 282/960 simplified gives 47/160
  6. So, 6/64 + 12/60 = 47/160

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