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Add 70/60 and 45/64

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 45/64

70/60 + 45/64 is 359/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    70/60 = 70 × 16/60 × 16 = 1120/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/960 + 675/960 = 1120 + 675/960 = 1795/960
  5. 1795/960 simplified gives 359/192
  6. So, 70/60 + 45/64 = 359/192
    In mixed form: 1167/192

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