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Add 60/75 and 30/64

60/75 + 30/64 is 203/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    60/75 = 60 × 64/75 × 64 = 3840/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    30/64 = 30 × 75/64 × 75 = 2250/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/4800 + 2250/4800 = 3840 + 2250/4800 = 6090/4800
  5. 6090/4800 simplified gives 203/160
  6. So, 60/75 + 30/64 = 203/160
    In mixed form: 143/160

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