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Add 60/8 and 60/64

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 60/64

60/8 + 60/64 is 135/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    60/8 = 60 × 8/8 × 8 = 480/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    60/64 = 60 × 1/64 × 1 = 60/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/64 + 60/64 = 480 + 60/64 = 540/64
  5. 540/64 simplified gives 135/16
  6. So, 60/8 + 60/64 = 135/16
    In mixed form: 87/16

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