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Add 60/64 and 14/70

60/64 + 14/70 is 91/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    14/70 = 14 × 32/70 × 32 = 448/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2240 + 448/2240 = 2100 + 448/2240 = 2548/2240
  5. 2548/2240 simplified gives 91/80
  6. So, 60/64 + 14/70 = 91/80
    In mixed form: 111/80

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