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Add 60/64 and 3/10

60/64 + 3/10 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    3/10 = 3 × 32/10 × 32 = 96/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/320 + 96/320 = 300 + 96/320 = 396/320
  5. 396/320 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 60/64 + 3/10 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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