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Add 60/56 and 15/64

1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 15/64

60/56 + 15/64 is 585/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    60/56 = 60 × 8/56 × 8 = 480/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    15/64 = 15 × 7/64 × 7 = 105/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/448 + 105/448 = 480 + 105/448 = 585/448
  5. So, 60/56 + 15/64 = 585/448
    In mixed form: 1137/448

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