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Add 60/10 and 3/64

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 3/64

60/10 + 3/64 is 387/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    60/10 = 60 × 32/10 × 32 = 1920/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/320 + 15/320 = 1920 + 15/320 = 1935/320
  5. 1935/320 simplified gives 387/64
  6. So, 60/10 + 3/64 = 387/64
    In mixed form: 63/64

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