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Add 60/54 and 5/64

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 5/64

60/54 + 5/64 is 685/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    60/54 = 60 × 32/54 × 32 = 1920/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    5/64 = 5 × 27/64 × 27 = 135/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1728 + 135/1728 = 1920 + 135/1728 = 2055/1728
  5. 2055/1728 simplified gives 685/576
  6. So, 60/54 + 5/64 = 685/576
    In mixed form: 1109/576

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