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Add 64/60 and 14/9

1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 1 5/9

64/60 + 14/9 is 118/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/180 + 280/180 = 192 + 280/180 = 472/180
  5. 472/180 simplified gives 118/45
  6. So, 64/60 + 14/9 = 118/45
    In mixed form: 228/45

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