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Add 60/63 and 5/64

60/63 + 5/64 is 1385/1344.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    60/63 = 60 × 64/63 × 64 = 3840/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/4032 + 315/4032 = 3840 + 315/4032 = 4155/4032
  5. 4155/4032 simplified gives 1385/1344
  6. So, 60/63 + 5/64 = 1385/1344
    In mixed form: 141/1344

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