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Add 60/64 and 5/10

60/64 + 5/10 is 23/16.

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,
    5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/320 + 160/320 = 300 + 160/320 = 460/320
  5. 460/320 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 60/64 + 5/10 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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