Add 60/75 and 50/64, Solve 60/75 + 50/64 as a fraction

Add 60/75 and 50/64

60/75 + 50/64 is 253/160.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
60/75 = 60 × 64/75 × 64 = 3840/4800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
50/64 = 50 × 75/64 × 75 = 3750/4800
Add the two like fractions:
3840/4800 + 3750/4800 = 3840 + 3750/4800 = 7590/4800
7590/4800 simplified gives 253/160
So, 60/75 + 50/64 = 253/160
In mixed form: 193/160

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