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Add 60/72 and 54/64

60/72 + 54/64 is 161/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    60/72 = 60 × 8/72 × 8 = 480/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/576 + 486/576 = 480 + 486/576 = 966/576
  5. 966/576 simplified gives 161/96
  6. So, 60/72 + 54/64 = 161/96
    In mixed form: 165/96

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