Add 70/64 and 6/60
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 6/60
70/64 + 6/60 is 191/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
6/60 = 6 × 16/60 × 16 = 96/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/960 + 96/960 = 1050 + 96/960 = 1146/960 - 1146/960 simplified gives 191/160
- So, 70/64 + 6/60 = 191/160
In mixed form: 131/160
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