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Add 60/40 and 6/64

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 6/64

60/40 + 6/64 is 51/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   60/40 = 60 × 8/40 × 8 = 480/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/320 + 30/320 = 480 + 30/320 = 510/320
5. 510/320 simplified gives 51/32
6. So, 60/40 + 6/64 = 51/32
   In mixed form: 119/32

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