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Add 84/64 and 18/60

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 18/60

84/64 + 18/60 is 129/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    18/60 = 18 × 16/60 × 16 = 288/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/960 + 288/960 = 1260 + 288/960 = 1548/960
  5. 1548/960 simplified gives 129/80
  6. So, 84/64 + 18/60 = 129/80
    In mixed form: 149/80

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