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Add 60/36 and 54/64

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 54/64

60/36 + 54/64 is 241/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    60/36 = 60 × 16/36 × 16 = 960/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/576 + 486/576 = 960 + 486/576 = 1446/576
  5. 1446/576 simplified gives 241/96
  6. So, 60/36 + 54/64 = 241/96
    In mixed form: 249/96

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