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Add 75/60 and 90/64

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 26/64

75/60 + 90/64 is 85/32.

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,
    75/60 = 75 × 16/60 × 16 = 1200/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    90/64 = 90 × 15/64 × 15 = 1350/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/960 + 1350/960 = 1200 + 1350/960 = 2550/960
  5. 2550/960 simplified gives 85/32
  6. So, 75/60 + 90/64 = 85/32
    In mixed form: 221/32

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