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Add 60/64 and 15/90

60/64 + 15/90 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    60/64 = 60 × 45/64 × 45 = 2700/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    15/90 = 15 × 32/90 × 32 = 480/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/2880 + 480/2880 = 2700 + 480/2880 = 3180/2880
  5. 3180/2880 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 60/64 + 15/90 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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