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Add 60/10 and 42/64

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 42/64

60/10 + 42/64 is 213/32.

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,
    42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/320 + 210/320 = 1920 + 210/320 = 2130/320
  5. 2130/320 simplified gives 213/32
  6. So, 60/10 + 42/64 = 213/32
    In mixed form: 621/32

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