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Add 81/64 and 5/75

1st number: 1 17/64, 2nd number: 5/75

81/64 + 5/75 is 1279/960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    81/64 = 81 × 75/64 × 75 = 6075/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    5/75 = 5 × 64/75 × 64 = 320/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6075/4800 + 320/4800 = 6075 + 320/4800 = 6395/4800
  5. 6395/4800 simplified gives 1279/960
  6. So, 81/64 + 5/75 = 1279/960
    In mixed form: 1319/960

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