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Add 60/64 and 50/63

60/64 + 50/63 is 1745/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/4032 + 3200/4032 = 3780 + 3200/4032 = 6980/4032
  5. 6980/4032 simplified gives 1745/1008
  6. So, 60/64 + 50/63 = 1745/1008
    In mixed form: 1737/1008

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