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Add 75/25 and 60/64

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 60/64

75/25 + 60/64 is 63/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    75/25 = 75 × 64/25 × 64 = 4800/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    60/64 = 60 × 25/64 × 25 = 1500/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/1600 + 1500/1600 = 4800 + 1500/1600 = 6300/1600
  5. 6300/1600 simplified gives 63/16
  6. So, 75/25 + 60/64 = 63/16
    In mixed form: 315/16

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