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Add 60/35 and 5/64

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 5/64

60/35 + 5/64 is 803/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    60/35 = 60 × 64/35 × 64 = 3840/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/2240 + 175/2240 = 3840 + 175/2240 = 4015/2240
  5. 4015/2240 simplified gives 803/448
  6. So, 60/35 + 5/64 = 803/448
    In mixed form: 1355/448

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