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Add 8/60 and 30/64

8/60 + 30/64 is 289/480.

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,
    8/60 = 8 × 16/60 × 16 = 128/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/960 + 450/960 = 128 + 450/960 = 578/960
  5. 578/960 simplified gives 289/480
  6. So, 8/60 + 30/64 = 289/480

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